Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
Abutilon
पीला महादूत
In German
Abutilon
Yellow Archangel
In French
Abutilon
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
Abutilon
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
Abutilon
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
Abutilon
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
Abutilon
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Abutilon and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Abutilon and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Abutilon and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Yellow Archangel are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Abutilon and Yellow Archangel
Care of Abutilon and Yellow Archangel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.