Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Fibre
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
Hedges
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
BROMELIA
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Abutilon
Heart-of-flame
In German
Abutilon
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Abutilon
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Abutilon
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Abutilon
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Abutilon
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Abutilon
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Abutilon and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Abutilon and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Abutilon and Heart of Flame. Abutilon doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Abutilon does not have fragrant flowers. Abutilon has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abutilon and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abutilon and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Abutilon and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Abutilon and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Abutilon and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Heart of Flame
Care of Abutilon and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.