Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Brazil
  
South America
  
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
  
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
  
Coastal Regions, Lowland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-9
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
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, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Bi-lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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 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
  
  
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 prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
  
Angraecum sesquipedale
  
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
  
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
  
In Hindi
Abutilon
  
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
In German
Abutilon
  
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
  
In French
Abutilon
  
Noël orchidée étoiles
  
In Spanish
Abutilon
  
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
  
In Greek
Abutilon
  
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
  
In Portuguese
Abutilon
  
Orquídea estrela do Natal
  
In Polish
Abutilon
  
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
  
In Latin
Abutilon
  
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Equisetopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Abutilon
  
Angraecum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Vandeae
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Abutilon and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.