Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Abutilon
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Abutilon
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Abutilon
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Abutilon
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Abutilon
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Abutilon
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Brake Fern
Season and care of Abutilon and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Brake Fern Physical Information
Abutilon and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Brake Fern are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Abutilon and Brake Fern
Care of Abutilon and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.