Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
Abutilon
In German
Joshua Tree
Abutilon
In French
Joshua Tree
Abutilon
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Abutilon
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Abutilon
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Abutilon
In Latin
Joshua ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Abutilon
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Joshua Tree and Abutilon Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Abutilon are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Joshua Tree and Abutilon
Care of Joshua Tree and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Joshua Tree 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.