Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
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Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
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In Hindi
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In German
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In French
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In Greek
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In Polish
Abutilon
Twinleaf
In Latin
Abutilon
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Ranunculales
Family
Malvaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Abutilon and Twinleaf
Season and care of Abutilon and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Twinleaf Physical Information
Abutilon and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Twinleaf are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Abutilon and Twinleaf
Care of Abutilon and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.