Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Western Europe
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Rhizome division
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
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
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
Abutilon
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
Abutilon
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
Abutilon
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
Abutilon
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
Abutilon
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
Abutilon
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
Abutilon
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Abutilon and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Abutilon and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and European Wild Ginger
Care of Abutilon and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.