Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Silver dust
In Hindi
Abutilon
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Abutilon
Dusty Miller
In French
Abutilon
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Abutilon
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Abutilon
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Abutilon
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Abutilon
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Abutilon and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Abutilon and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Abutilon and Dusty Miller
Care of Abutilon and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.