Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Sakaki
In German
Abutilon
Sperrstrauch
In French
Abutilon
Sakaki
In Spanish
Abutilon
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Sakaki
In Polish
Abutilon
Sakaki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Sakaki
Season and care of Abutilon and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Sakaki Physical Information
Abutilon and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Sakaki are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Abutilon and Sakaki
Care of Abutilon and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.