Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Grown for shade
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, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Abutilon
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Abutilon
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Abutilon
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Abutilon
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Abutilon
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Abutilon
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Abutilon
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Malvaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Abutilon and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Abutilon and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Southern Magnolia
Care of Abutilon and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.