Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gardenia
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Gardenia
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Gardenia
Abutilon
In German
Gardenie
Abutilon
In French
Gardénia
Abutilon
In Spanish
Gardenia
Abutilon
In Greek
γαρδένια
Abutilon
In Portuguese
gardênia
Abutilon
In Polish
Gardenia
Abutilon
In Latin
Gardenia
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Rubiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Abutilon
Season and care of Gardenia and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Abutilon season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Abutilon Physical Information
Gardenia and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Abutilon are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Abutilon
Care of Gardenia and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Gardenia 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.