Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In German
Gala Apfel
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Gala
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Abutilon
Season and care of Gala Apple and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Abutilon Physical Information
Gala Apple and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Abutilon are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Abutilon
Care of Gala Apple and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.