Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Abutilon
स्वीट विलियम
In French
Abutilon
sweet william
In Spanish
Abutilon
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Abutilon
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Abutilon
william doce
In Polish
Abutilon
słodki William
In Latin
Abutilon
amaranthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Abutilon and Sweet William
Season and care of Abutilon and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Abutilon and Sweet William Physical Information
Abutilon and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Sweet William are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Sweet William
Care of Abutilon and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.