Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water
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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Abutilon
houseleek
In German
Abutilon
Hauswurz
In French
Abutilon
joubarbe
In Spanish
Abutilon
houseleek
In Greek
Abutilon
houseleek
In Portuguese
Abutilon
houseleek
In Polish
Abutilon
houseleek
In Latin
Abutilon
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Houseleek
Season and care of Abutilon and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Houseleek Physical Information
Abutilon and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Houseleek are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Abutilon and Houseleek
Care of Abutilon and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Houseleek pruning is done . In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.