Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
Abutilon
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
Abutilon
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Abutilon and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bulbophyllum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Abutilon and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Abutilon and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abutilon and Bulbophyllum
Care of Abutilon and Bulbophyllum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.