Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar, Not Available
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
पांडा संयंत्र
Abutilon
In German
Panda -Anlage
Abutilon
In French
installation de Panda
Abutilon
In Spanish
planta de Panda
Abutilon
In Greek
φυτό Panda
Abutilon
In Portuguese
planta Panda
Abutilon
In Polish
Panda roślin
Abutilon
In Latin
Panda herba
Abutilon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malvales
Family
Crassulaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Widow's-thrill
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Kalanchoeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Panda Plant and Abutilon
Season and care of Panda Plant and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Panda Plant and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panda Plant season is Spring and Abutilon season is Spring. The type of soil for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panda Plant and Abutilon Physical Information
Panda Plant and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Panda Plant and Abutilon are as follows:
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Panda Plant and Abutilon
Care of Panda Plant and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant 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.