Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
आम Zinnia
Abutilon
In German
Gemeinsame Zinnia
Abutilon
In French
Zinnia commune
Abutilon
In Spanish
Zinnia común
Abutilon
In Greek
κοινή Zinnia
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Zinnia comum
Abutilon
In Polish
wspólna Zinnia
Abutilon
In Latin
commune Zinnia
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Common Zinnia and Abutilon
Season and care of Common Zinnia and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Zinnia and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Zinnia season is All year and Abutilon season is All year. The type of soil for Common Zinnia is Moist and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Zinnia and Abutilon Physical Information
Common Zinnia and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Common Zinnia and Abutilon are as follows:
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Zinnia and Abutilon
Care of Common Zinnia and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.