Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Ylang-Ylang
indische Malve
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
malva india
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Jagodlin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
vitifolium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Family
Annonaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light 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 Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.