Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Abutilon
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Abutilon
Rotkohl
In French
Abutilon
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Abutilon
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Abutilon
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Abutilon
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Abutilon
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Abutilon and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Abutilon and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Abutilon and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Abutilon and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Red Cabbage
Care of Abutilon and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.