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About Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy


About Oxeye Daisy and Abutilon


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Perennial  

Origin
Brazil  
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia  

Types
Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri  
Leucanthemum vulgare  

Number of Varieties
200  
34
30  
99+

Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas  
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
10-1  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
17.80 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red  
White, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Irregular  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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 watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

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  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Double  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
-  
Dermititis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems  
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Buds  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Culinary use, Used As Food  

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  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum  
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'  

Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf  
Oxeye Daisy  

In Hindi
Abutilon  
Oxeye डेज़ी  

In German
Abutilon  
Margerite  

In French
Abutilon  
Grande marguerite  

In Spanish
Abutilon  
margarita de ojo de buey  

In Greek
Abutilon  
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα  

In Portuguese
Abutilon  
Rainha Margarida  

In Polish
Abutilon  
piwonie  

In Latin
Abutilon  
oxeye Daisy  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Anthophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malvales  
Asterales  

Family
Malvaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Abutilon  
Leucanthemum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Malveae  
Heliantheae  

Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Asteroideae  

Number of Species
200  
99+
30  

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Properties of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy? We provide you with everything About Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy. Abutilon doesn't have thorns and Oxeye Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Abutilon does not have fragrant flowers. Abutilon has allergic reactions like and Oxeye Daisy has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy

Season and care of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.

Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information

Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:

Care of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy

Care of Abutilon and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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