Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADENIUM obesum
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Sabi star, Impala lily
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
Abutilon
In German
Wüstenrose
Abutilon
In French
Desert Rose
Abutilon
In Spanish
Rosa del desierto
Abutilon
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Rosa do Deserto
Abutilon
In Polish
Kwiat pustyni
Abutilon
In Latin
Desert resurrexit
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Apocynaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Desert Rose and Abutilon
Season and care of Desert Rose and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Rose and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Rose and Abutilon Physical Information
Desert Rose and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Rose and Abutilon are as follows:
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Rose and Abutilon
Care of Desert Rose and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.