Abutilon megapotamicum growing shrub of the genus Abutilon also known as Callianthe megapotamica or Trailing abutilon, Abutilon megapotamicum perennial evergreen or deciduous plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+.
Leaves color green in heart shape but can be lobed with 3 lobes.
Abutilon megapotamicum flower
Flower color red with yellow with red stems in the middle, the red part looks like capsule (Lantern shape).
Abutilon megapotamicum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Abutilon megapotamicum growing and care:
Moist soil, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers stems
Size of the plant:
1-2m, 40-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Lantern shape flower color red with yellow with red stems in the middle, the red part looks like capsule
Scientific name:
Abutilon megapotamicum
