Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Abutilon
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Abutilon
In French
Prunus salicina
Abutilon
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Abutilon
In Greek
Methley Plum
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Abutilon
In Polish
Methley Plum
Abutilon
In Latin
Methley Plum
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Abutilon
Season and care of Methley Plum and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Abutilon Physical Information
Methley Plum and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Abutilon are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Abutilon
Care of Methley Plum and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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.