Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
  
Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
Grassland, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Brown, orange brown, Purple
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Voilet
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
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
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Applicable
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
  
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Juniperus Scopulorum
  
ABUTILON megapotamicum
  
Common Name
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
  
In Hindi
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In German
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In French
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In Spanish
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In Greek
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In Portuguese
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In Polish
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
In Latin
Wichita Blue Juniper
  
Abutilon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Abutilon
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Malveae
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Season and Care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon
Season and care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wichita Blue Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wichita Blue Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wichita Blue Juniper is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon Physical Information
Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Wichita Blue Juniper height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon are as follows:
Wichita Blue Juniper flower color: Brown, orange brown and Purple
Wichita Blue Juniper leaf color: Blue
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon
Care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wichita Blue Juniper 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 Wichita Blue Juniper 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.