Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Aphelandra squarrosa
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Abutilon
Zebra Plant
In German
Abutilon
Zebra Plant
In French
Abutilon
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Abutilon
Zebra Plant
In Greek
Abutilon
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Abutilon
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
ferus Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Aphelandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Abutilon and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Abutilon and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is .
Abutilon and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Abutilon and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Zebra Plant flower color:
- Zebra Plant leaf color:
Care of Abutilon and Zebra Plant
Care of Abutilon and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.