Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Abutilon
pachysandra
In German
Abutilon
Ysander
In French
Abutilon
pachysandra
In Spanish
Abutilon
Pachysandra
In Greek
Abutilon
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Pachysandra
In Polish
Abutilon
Runianka
In Latin
Abutilon
Pachysandra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Malvaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
sarcococceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Pachysandra
Season and care of Abutilon and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Pachysandra Physical Information
Abutilon and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Pachysandra are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Pachysandra
Care of Abutilon and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.