Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Canada
Brazil
Types
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Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark 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, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Abutilon
In German
Kermesbeere
Abutilon
In French
POKEBERRY
Abutilon
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Abutilon
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Abutilon
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Abutilon
In Polish
alkiermes
Abutilon
In Latin
pokeberry
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pokeberry and Abutilon
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Abutilon. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Abutilon has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Abutilon
Season and care of Pokeberry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Abutilon Physical Information
Pokeberry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Abutilon are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Abutilon
Care of Pokeberry and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry 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.