Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Northern America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Syringa
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Lilac
In German
Abutilon
Flieder
In Greek
Abutilon
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Abutilon
lilás
In Polish
Abutilon
liliowy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Abutilon and Lilacs
Season and care of Abutilon and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Abutilon and Lilacs Physical Information
Abutilon and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Lilacs are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Lilacs
Care of Abutilon and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.