Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Chicago Hardy Fig
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Portuguese
Figura
Abutilon
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon
Season and care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicago Hardy Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicago Hardy Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon Physical Information
Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Chicago Hardy Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon are as follows:
Chicago Hardy Fig flower color: Green
Chicago Hardy Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon
Care of Chicago Hardy Fig and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicago Hardy Fig 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 Chicago Hardy Fig 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.