Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Brazil
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Inkberry
Abutilon
In German
Inkberry
Abutilon
In French
Inkberry
Abutilon
In Spanish
Inkberry
Abutilon
In Greek
Inkberry
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Abutilon
In Polish
inkberry
Abutilon
In Latin
Inkberry
Abutilon
Order
Aquifoliales
Malvales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Inkberry and Abutilon
Season and care of Inkberry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Inkberry and Abutilon Physical Information
Inkberry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Abutilon are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and Abutilon
Care of Inkberry and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Inkberry 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.