Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
Abutilon
In German
Cape Aloe
Abutilon
In French
Cap Aloe
Abutilon
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
Abutilon
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Abutilon
In Polish
Cape Aloe
Abutilon
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Aloaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Abutilon
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Aloe and Abutilon Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Abutilon are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Abutilon
Care of Cape Aloe and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cape Aloe 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.