Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-13
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Abutilon
Peregrina
In German
Abutilon
Peregrina
In French
Abutilon
Peregrina
In Spanish
Abutilon
Peregrina
In Greek
Abutilon
Peregrina
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Peregrina
In Polish
Abutilon
Peregrina
In Latin
Abutilon
Peregrina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Euphorbiales
Family
Malvaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Peregrina
Season and care of Abutilon and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Peregrina Physical Information
Abutilon and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Peregrina are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Abutilon and Peregrina
Care of Abutilon and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.