Abutilon growing shrub or small tree of the genus Abutilon also known as Indian mallow or Velvetleaf plant, Abutilon perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, temperate, tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9+ as perennial 6-9 as annual (not all spices can grow as annual).
Leaves color green in hand shape deeply lobed.
Abutilon flower
Flower edible and color can be: orange, red, yellow, pink or more than one color, shape in bowl and in the inner part round stamens, the flowers hang like bells.
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Requirements for Abutilon growing and care:
Rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but if grow as annual need to
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
0.5-4m, 1.8-12 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Orange, red, yellow, pink or more than one color, shape in bowl and in the inner part round stamens
Uses of flower:
Eat raw, cooked
Scientific name:
Abutilon