Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Abutilon
Quaking Aspen
In German
Abutilon
Zitterpappel
In French
Abutilon
tremble
In Spanish
Abutilon
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Abutilon
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Abutilon
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Abutilon
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Malvaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Abutilon and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Abutilon and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Quaking Aspen
Care of Abutilon and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.