Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
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Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Club - 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Abutilon
swan river daisy
In German
Abutilon
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Abutilon
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Abutilon
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
Abutilon
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Abutilon
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Abutilon
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Abutilon
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Abutilon
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Abutilon and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Abutilon and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Abutilon and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Swan River Daisy
Care of Abutilon and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.