Origin
Brazil
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Shrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
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, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
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
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
common hazel
In Hindi
Abutilon
contorted filbert
In German
Abutilon
contorted filbert
In French
Abutilon
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Abutilon
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Abutilon
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Abutilon
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Abutilon
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Abutilon
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Abutilon and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Abutilon and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Contorted Filbert
Care of Abutilon and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.