Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
World/Pandemic
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Sakaki
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Sakaki
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Sperrstrauch
indische Malve
In French
Sakaki
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Sakaki
malva india
In Greek
Sakaki
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Sakaki
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Sakaki
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Sakaki and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Sakaki and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Sakaki and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Indian Mallow
Care of Sakaki and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.