Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Serenoa
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Sägepalme
indische Malve
In French
Serenoa repens
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
malva india
In Greek
Serenoa
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Serenoa
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Serenoa
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
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 Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow
Care of Saw Palmetto and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Saw Palmetto 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.