Life Span
Annual
Not Registered
Origin
Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Abutilon
Japanese Cedar
In German
Abutilon
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Abutilon
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Abutilon
cedro japonés
In Greek
Abutilon
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Abutilon
japoński cedr
In Latin
Abutilon
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Abutilon and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Abutilon and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Abutilon and Japanese Cedar
Care of Abutilon and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.