Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
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, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Bromeliad
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In German
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In French
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In Greek
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In Polish
Abutilon
Bromeliad
In Latin
Abutilon
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Bromeliales
Family
Malvaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Bromeliad
Season and care of Abutilon and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Bromeliad Physical Information
Abutilon and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Bromeliad are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Abutilon and Bromeliad
Care of Abutilon and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bromeliad pruning is done 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.