Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Abutilon
Jasmin
In French
Abutilon
Jasmin
In Spanish
Abutilon
Hortensia
In Greek
Abutilon
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Jasmin
In Polish
Abutilon
Jasmin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Malvaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Jasmine
Season and care of Abutilon and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Jasmine Physical Information
Abutilon and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Jasmine are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Jasmine
Care of Abutilon and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.