Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Western United States, Alaska, California
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Chaparral, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Baby Blue Eyes
In Hindi
Abutilon
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
In German
Abutilon
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
In French
Abutilon
bébé yeux bleus usine
In Spanish
Abutilon
bebé ojos azules planta
In Greek
Abutilon
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
In Portuguese
Abutilon
bebê olhos azuis planta
In Polish
Abutilon
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
baby blue eyes plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Not Available
Family
Malvaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Hydrophylloideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Season and care of Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Physical Information
Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
- Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Care of Abutilon and Baby Blue Eyes Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.