Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Brazil
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Abutilon
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Abutilon
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Abutilon
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Abutilon
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid 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 Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid 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 Cymbidium Orchid 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.