Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Brazil
South-Central United States
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
No Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Beardtongue
In Hindi
Abutilon
Beardtongue
In German
Abutilon
Bartfaden
In French
Abutilon
beardtongue
In Spanish
Abutilon
beardtongue
In Greek
Abutilon
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Beardtongue
In Polish
Abutilon
Beardtongue
In Latin
Abutilon
ursus lingua
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Abutilon and Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Abutilon and Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Abutilon and Beardtongue. Abutilon doesn't have thorns and Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Abutilon does not have fragrant flowers. Abutilon has allergic reactions like and Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abutilon and Beardtongue
Season and care of Abutilon and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Beardtongue Physical Information
Abutilon and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Beardtongue are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Beardtongue
Care of Abutilon and Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.