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Abutilon
Abutilon

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About Abutilon and Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Brazil
Europe, Turkey

Types

Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri
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Number of Varieties

20030
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, Rocky areas
hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-102-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-1
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Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

90.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red
Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

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, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ABUTILON megapotamicum
Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Abutilon
हानबीन

In German

Abutilon
Hainbuche

In French

Abutilon
charme

In Spanish

Abutilon
carpe

In Greek

Abutilon
γαύρος

In Portuguese

Abutilon
choupo-branco

In Polish

Abutilon
grab

In Latin

Abutilon
Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales
Fagales

Family

Malvaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Abutilon
Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae
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Subfamily

Malvoideae
Coryloideae

Number of Species

20038
1 27800
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Properties of Abutilon and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Abutilon and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Abutilon and Hornbeam. Abutilon doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Abutilon does not have fragrant flowers. Abutilon has allergic reactions like and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like . 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Abutilon and Hornbeam

Season and care of Abutilon and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Abutilon and Hornbeam Physical Information

Abutilon and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Hornbeam are as follows:

  • Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red

  • Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green

  • Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red

  • Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Abutilon and Hornbeam

Care of Abutilon and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.