Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In German
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In French
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In Greek
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Abutilon
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Abutilon season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox condensata and Abutilon Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Abutilon are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox condensata and Abutilon
Care of Phlox condensata and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Phlox condensata 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.