Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Abutilon
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Abutilon
Ohio buckeye
In French
Abutilon
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Abutilon
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Abutilon
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Abutilon
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Abutilon
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Abutilon and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.