Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
White Willow
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
White Willow
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Oiite Oilloo
indische Malve
In French
Le saule blanc
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
malva india
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Mallow indiana
In Polish
wierzba biała
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Populus alba
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Salicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of White Willow and Indian Mallow
Season and care of White Willow and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Indian Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Indian Mallow Physical Information
White Willow and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Indian Mallow are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: 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 White Willow and Indian Mallow
Care of White Willow and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer White Willow 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.