Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
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
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
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, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cordyline
In Hindi
Abutilon
Cordyline
In German
Abutilon
Cordyline
In French
Abutilon
cordyline
In Spanish
Abutilon
cordyline
In Greek
Abutilon
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Cordyline
In Polish
Abutilon
Cordyline
In Latin
Abutilon
Cordyline
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cordyline
Season and care of Abutilon and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cordyline is while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cordyline is .
Abutilon and Cordyline Physical Information
Abutilon and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cordyline are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color:
Care of Abutilon and Cordyline
Care of Abutilon and Cordyline include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.