Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Abutilon
In Latin
Hedysarum
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Abutilon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.