Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Abutilon
cornelian चेरी
In German
Abutilon
Kornelkirsche
In French
Abutilon
cornouiller
In Spanish
Abutilon
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Abutilon
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Abutilon
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Abutilon
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Abutilon
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Abutilon and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.