Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Brazil
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Abutilon
In German
Lisianthus
Abutilon
In French
Lisianthus
Abutilon
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Abutilon
In Greek
Lisianthus
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Abutilon
In Polish
Eustoma
Abutilon
In Latin
Lisianthus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Gentianaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Florida Blue and Abutilon
Season and care of Florida Blue and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Abutilon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Blue and Abutilon Physical Information
Florida Blue and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is 40.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Abutilon are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Florida Blue and Abutilon
Care of Florida Blue and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Florida Blue 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.