Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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 regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Abutilon
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Abutilon
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Abutilon
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Abutilon
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Abutilon
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Abutilon
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Abutilon
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malvales
Aquifoliales
Family
Malvaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Abutilon and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.