Abutilon theophrasti growing shrub of the genus Abutilon also known as Velvetleaf or Velvet plant, Abutilon theophrasti perennial evergreen or annual plant and used as ornamental plant and also as medical, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, temperate, tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11+ as perennial 5-9 as annual.
Leaves color green with yellow dots or marks in hand shape deeply lobed.
Abutilon theophrasti flower
Flower and color yellow, shape in bowl and in the inner part round stamens.
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How to grow Abutilon theophrasti 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:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
50-100cm, 20-40 inches
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
Is it possible to grow indoor 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:
Yellow or more than one color, with veins in other colors, shape in bowl and in the inner part round stamens
Scientific name:
Abutilon theophrasti
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