Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Abutilon
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Abutilon
cerisier
In Spanish
Abutilon
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Abutilon
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Abutilon
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Abutilon
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Abutilon
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Abutilon and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Abutilon and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Flowering Cherry
Care of Abutilon and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.