Origin
Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
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Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange, Orange Red
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
Acicular
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
Abutilon
satsuma
In German
Abutilon
satsuma
In French
Abutilon
satsuma
In Spanish
Abutilon
satsuma
In Greek
Abutilon
satsuma
In Portuguese
Abutilon
satsuma
In Polish
Abutilon
Satsuma
In Latin
Abutilon
Satsuma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Satsuma
Season and care of Abutilon and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Satsuma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Satsuma Physical Information
Abutilon and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Satsuma are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Satsuma
Care of Abutilon and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.