Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Brazil
Types
Aesculus glabra
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Abutilon
In German
Ohio buckeye
Abutilon
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Abutilon
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Abutilon
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Abutilon
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Abutilon
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.