Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
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Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Abutilon
candelabra primrose
In German
Abutilon
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Abutilon
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Abutilon
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Abutilon
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Abutilon
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Abutilon
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Abutilon
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Abutilon and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.