Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Stenocereus thurberi
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
STENOCEREUS thurberi
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Organ pipe Cactus
In Hindi
Abutilon
Organpipe cactus
In German
Abutilon
Organpipe cactus
In French
Abutilon
Orgue cactus
In Spanish
Abutilon
Cactus del tubo de órgano
In Greek
Abutilon
Εκκλησιαστικό όργανο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Cacto da tubulação de órgão
In Polish
Abutilon
Organ Pipe Cactus
In Latin
Abutilon
Organum Pipe cactus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus
Season and care of Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Organpipe Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Organpipe Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Organpipe Cactus is Neutral.
Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus Physical Information
Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Organpipe Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Organpipe Cactus flower color: White and Lavender
- Organpipe Cactus leaf color:
Care of Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus
Care of Abutilon and Organpipe Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Organpipe Cactus 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 Organpipe Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.