Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Brazil
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
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Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Globe shaped
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
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
Drought Tolerant
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Sina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Sina
Season and care of Abutilon and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sina season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Sina Physical Information
Abutilon and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Sina are as follows:
Care of Abutilon and Sina
Care of Abutilon and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sina pruning is done 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.