Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Abutilon
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Abutilon
In French
géant nénuphar
Abutilon
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Abutilon
In Greek
νούφαρο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
waterlily
Abutilon
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Abutilon
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Abutilon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Malvales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Abutilon. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Abutilon has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Abutilon Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon
Care of Giant Waterlily and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.