Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In German
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In French
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In Greek
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In Polish
Abutilon
Treacleberry
In Latin
Abutilon
Treacleberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Treacleberry
Season and care of Abutilon and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Abutilon and Treacleberry Physical Information
Abutilon and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Treacleberry are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abutilon and Treacleberry
Care of Abutilon and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.