Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering
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 over Water
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
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cleanser, Repellent
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Abutilon
Persian lime
In German
Abutilon
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Abutilon
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Abutilon
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Abutilon
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Abutilon
Persian lime
In Latin
Abutilon
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Abutilon and Persian Lime
Season and care of Abutilon and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Persian Lime Physical Information
Abutilon and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Persian Lime are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Persian Lime
Care of Abutilon and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.