Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Abutilon
Ardisia
In German
Abutilon
Ardisia
In French
Abutilon
Ardisia
In Spanish
Abutilon
Ardisia
In Greek
Abutilon
Ardisia
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Ardisia
In Polish
Abutilon
Ardisia
In Latin
Abutilon
Ardisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Primulales
Family
Malvaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Ardisia
Season and care of Abutilon and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ardisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Ardisia Physical Information
Abutilon and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Ardisia are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Ardisia
Care of Abutilon and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.