Abutilon × hybridum

Abutilon × hybridum is a tall shrub usually grown outdoors for its elegant downturned flowers. This versatile ornamental plant is quite at home in beds and borders and is also suited to window boxes and containers. It is relatively easy to care for, although rather vulnerable to insects and disease.

Scientific classification

Genus

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Summer

Growth Season

Rapid

Growth Rate

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Care Guide for Abutilon × hybridum

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Potting Mix, Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Abutilon × hybridum thrives in warm environments and requires moderate hydration, needing watering every 1-2 weeks to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Known for its attractive foliage and blooms, it needs careful watering during its active growth to promote lush growth and vibrant flowering.

Pruning: Abutilon × hybridum thrives with regular pruning, particularly from early to late winter, which should involve removing up to one-third of its branches. This practice minimizes stress, improves air circulation, and mitigates disease risk, resulting in healthier growth and enhanced aesthetics.

Propagation: Abutilon × hybridum is ideal for propagation via cuttings. Select healthy, semi-ripe stems with some leaves, trimming below a node to promote roots. Place cuttings in well-draining medium, keeping them moist and in indirect light until roots form to effectively expand your collection.

Repotting: Abutilon × hybridum is a bushy, flowering perennial that benefits from repotting every 2-3 years, ideally in spring. Use a pot 2 inches larger, provide bright, indirect light, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Extra care will help abutilon × hybridum thrive post-repotting.

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