Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Brazil
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Tiny
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Irish Moss
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Abutilon
In German
Irish Moss
Abutilon
In French
Irish Moss
Abutilon
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Abutilon
In Greek
Irish Moss
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Abutilon
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Abutilon
In Latin
Irish Moss
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Abutilon
Season and care of Irish Moss and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Abutilon Physical Information
Irish Moss and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Abutilon are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Abutilon
Care of Irish Moss and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Irish Moss 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.