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About Candelabro and Abutilon


About Abutilon and Candelabro


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Cactus, Spurge   
Shrub   

Origin
Not Available   
Brazil   

Types
not available   
Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27

Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions   
Grassland, Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-10   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
10-1   

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects, Not Available   
Birds, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Unknown   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Unknown   
Diarrhea, Lung Problems   

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used As Food   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi   
ABUTILON megapotamicum   

Common Name
candelabro   
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf   

In Hindi
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In German
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In French
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In Spanish
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In Greek
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In Portuguese
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In Polish
candelabro   
Abutilon   

In Latin
candelabro   
Abutilon   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Malvales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Browningia   
Abutilon   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Malveae   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
200   
99+

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Properties of Candelabro and Abutilon

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Abutilon. Candelabro has thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Abutilon has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Candelabro and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelabro and Abutilon

Season and care of Candelabro and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Abutilon season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Candelabro and Abutilon Physical Information

Candelabro and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Abutilon are as follows:

Care of Candelabro and Abutilon

Care of Candelabro and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.

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