Abutilon

Arbutus

About Abutilon and Arbutus

Abutilon

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Brazil

Types

Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri

Number of Varieties

20012

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Rocky areas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Lung Problems

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ABUTILON megapotamicum

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Indian mallow or Velvetleaf

Arbutus

In Hindi

Abutilon

सदाबहार

In German

Abutilon

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Abutilon

arbousier

In Spanish

Abutilon

Arbitus

In Greek

Abutilon

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Abutilon

árbuto

In Polish

Abutilon

mącznik

In Latin

Abutilon

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Ericales

Family

Malvaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Abutilon

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

2008

1 27800

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Properties of Abutilon and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Abutilon and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Abutilon and Arbutus. Abutilon doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Abutilon does not have fragrant flowers. Abutilon has allergic reactions like and Arbutus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abutilon and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Abutilon and Arbutus

Season and care of Abutilon and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Abutilon and Arbutus Physical Information

Abutilon and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Arbutus are as follows:

Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Abutilon and Arbutus

Care of Abutilon and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.