Origin
Brazil
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Abutilon
malva neglecta
In German
Abutilon
malva neglecta
In French
Abutilon
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Abutilon
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Abutilon
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Abutilon
malva neglecta
In Polish
Abutilon
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Abutilon
neglecta malva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Common Mallow
Season and care of Abutilon and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Common Mallow Physical Information
Abutilon and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Common Mallow are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Common Mallow
Care of Abutilon and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.