Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
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Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, 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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
In Hindi
Abutilon
Forest Pansy Redbud
In German
Abutilon
Forest Pansy Redbud
In French
Abutilon
gainier du Canada
In Spanish
Abutilon
Cercis canadensis
In Greek
Abutilon
Forest Pansy Redbud
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Forest Pansy Redbud
In Polish
Abutilon
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
In Latin
Abutilon
Forest Pansy Redbud
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud
Season and care of Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud Physical Information
Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
- Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud
Care of Abutilon and Forest Pansy Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.