Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
Abutilon
In German
Nadel-Rose
Abutilon
In French
rosier arctique
Abutilon
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
Abutilon
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
Abutilon
In Polish
kolczasta róża
Abutilon
In Latin
spinis rosa
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Abutilon
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Abutilon season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prickly Rose and Abutilon Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Abutilon are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Prickly Rose and Abutilon
Care of Prickly Rose and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Prickly Rose 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.