Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
Abutilon
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Dendrochilum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Abutilon and Dendrochilum Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.