Origin
Brazil
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Calypso, Caribe
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Abutilon
Koriander
In French
Abutilon
Coriandre
In Spanish
Abutilon
Cilantro
In Greek
Abutilon
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Coentro
In Polish
Abutilon
Kolendra
In Latin
Abutilon
coriandri album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cilantro
Season and care of Abutilon and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Cilantro Physical Information
Abutilon and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cilantro are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Cilantro
Care of Abutilon and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.