Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Bridal veil plant
Abutilon
In German
Brautschleier Pflanze
Abutilon
In French
usine de voile de mariée
Abutilon
In Spanish
planta de velo de novia
Abutilon
In Greek
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
Abutilon
In Portuguese
planta véu de noiva
Abutilon
In Polish
Welon roślin
Abutilon
In Latin
Flammeum herba
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Clerodendrum
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Teucrioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bridal Veil and Abutilon
Season and care of Bridal Veil and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Bridal Veil and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bridal Veil season is Fall and Abutilon season is Fall. The type of soil for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bridal Veil and Abutilon Physical Information
Bridal Veil and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bridal Veil and Abutilon are as follows:
Bridal Veil flower color: White
Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bridal Veil and Abutilon
Care of Bridal Veil and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bridal Veil pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bridal Veil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.