Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Tip 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Abutilon
regal geranium
In German
Abutilon
Regal Geranie
In French
Abutilon
geranium royale
In Spanish
Abutilon
geranio regia
In Greek
Abutilon
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Abutilon
gerânio régio
In Polish
Abutilon
regal geranium
In Latin
Abutilon
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Geraniales
Family
Malvaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Abutilon and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Abutilon and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Abutilon and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Regal Geranium
Care of Abutilon and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.