Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Brazil
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Rosa laevigata, Camellia Rose, Rosa cherokeensis
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
Abutilon
Cherokee rose
In German
Abutilon
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
Abutilon
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
Abutilon
rosa cherokee
In Greek
Abutilon
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Cherokee rose
In Polish
Abutilon
Cherokee rose
In Latin
Abutilon
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Abutilon and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Abutilon and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherokee Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Abutilon and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Cherokee Rose
Care of Abutilon and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.