Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Brazil
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Abutilon
In German
Cotyledon
Abutilon
In French
Cotyledon
Abutilon
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Abutilon
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Abutilon
In Polish
Liścień
Abutilon
In Latin
Cotyledon
Abutilon
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Abutilon
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Abutilon
Season and care of Cotyledon and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Abutilon Physical Information
Cotyledon and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Abutilon are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Abutilon
Care of Cotyledon and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.