Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Abutilon
Chinese lantern
In German
Abutilon
Lampionblume
In French
Abutilon
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Abutilon
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Abutilon
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Abutilon
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Abutilon
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Abutilon and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Abutilon and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Chinese Lantern
Care of Abutilon and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.