abutilon varieties

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ABUTILON 'Ashford Red' > Commonly known as: Chinese lantern, Flowering maple, Parlour maple. ...
ABUTILON 'Canary Bird' > ...
ABUTILON 'Kentish Belle' > ...
ABUTILON 'John Thompson' > ...
ABUTILON megapotamicum > ...
ABUTILON megapotamicum 'Variegatum' > ...
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Is Abutilon a perennial?

Flowering maples are a group of tender perennials with colorful, bell-shaped flowers.

How tall does Abutilon grow?

They can climb to at least 20 or 23 feet (6 to 7 meters) tall.

How do you care for Abutilon?

While growing Abutilon as a houseplant during the winter, it will not need a lot of direct sunlight (just a few hours per day). Grow it in a relatively cool room in your house. You should also cut back on watering at this time, supplemented by occasional misting.

Do you prune Abutilon?

Abutilon plants or flowering maples are one of a few types of shrubs that can be pruned at any time during their active growing season. Abutilon's are quick to start to re-grow and subsequently flower. The versatility of the Abutilon means you can simply prune it as and when required.

Will Abutilon grow in shade?

Flowering Maple (Abutilon megapotamicum) is a native of Brazil that likes partial shade in our climate and will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and colonize a shady spot about 8 to 10 feet in diameter.

Is Abutilon poisonous to dogs?

Smarty Plants did do a search of the ASPCA toxic plants to dogs list and found that Podocarpus is toxic. So be wary of that plant if your dogs like to chew on plants. The flowering maple (Abutilon sp.) is not on the list.

What do you feed Abutilon?

FERTILIZER: Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (such as 18-18-18) mixed at ½ strength. A fertilizer designed to promote blossoms (formula 10-30-20) may be used instead.. CONTINUING CARE: Abutilons are vigorous growers.

When should I take Abutilon cuttings?

The best time of year to take cuttings from Abutilon species and hybrids is between May and August. However, before taking your abutilon cuttings make sure that the mother plant was well watered the night before with a view to taking your cuttings the following morning.

Are Abutilon deer resistant?

Once established, many salvias are drought-resistant, and deer-resist- ant, too. A common salvia characteristic is its floral structure.

Do Chinese lantern plants need full sun?

Care for your Chinese Lantern plant as you would a tomato or a tomatillo. Consider growing it in a container in full sun, to be moved into afternoon shade during heat waves, and maintain consistent soil moisture with a partial or slight dry-down of soil between waterings to ensure that soil is not consistently wet.

Why are my flowering maple leaves turning yellow?

Why do abutilon leaves turning yellow? The yellow leaves indicate that something is wrong with the nutrient intake. There are several other causes including overwatering, lack of water, high temperature, insufficient lighting, high soil pH, lack of nutrients, and transplant shock.

Can you grow Abutilon indoors?

Abutilon requirements indoors are as follows: Flowering maple houseplants should be placed in areas of full sun to very light shade in moist well-draining soil medium. ... Other Abutilon requirements indoors are to water well but avoid overwatering, especially in the winter when the plant is in a dormant phase.

How do you grow Abutilon UK?

Grow Abutilon megapotamicum in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Propagate from summer cuttings, as an insurance against winter damage, especially since the shrubs can be short-lived. Trim back after flowering.

How do you prune a Japanese lantern?

Cut back any cold-damaged portions of the abutilon to just above a stem junction or an outward-facing node in late winter or early spring, once all danger of frost has passed and new growth has emerged. Prune off any other dead or diseased branches.

How do you prune a Chinese lantern?

For established plants, remove old twigs and dead wood and roughly prune back by one-third in late winter or early spring, just before plants put on new growth. If your plant starts to look leggy, give it a hard prune – cut branches back to around 20cm from the main trunks.

How do you germinate Abutilon seeds?

Abutilon Seeds - Mix

Abutilon seeds germinate best in temperatures around 70F. Barely cover 3 - 4 seeds per plant with quality soil and keep abutilon seeds moist until germination. Germination of the flower seeds usually occurs in 3 - 10 days.

How do you propagate Abutilon?

The cuttings root best in spring before the current season's growth hardens and matures. Take a 4- to 6-inch portion from the tip of a non-blooming stem and strip off all the lower leaves. Dust the stem with rooting hormone, if you wish, then stick it into a pot of moistened soil.

How do you grow Abutilon Kentish Belle?

Grow Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot – against a sheltered south or west -facing wall is ideal. Propagate from summer cuttings, as an insurance against winter damage, especially since the shrubs can be short-lived. Trim back after flowering.

Are Podocarpus berries poisonous to dogs?

Toxicity to pets

This plant, which is also called the Yew Pine, Southern Yew, or Podocarpus, can be poisonous when ingested. The fruits and leaves of this plant contain an unknown toxin that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea when consumed.

Is flowering maple poisonous?

The leaves of a flowering maple are mildly poisonous to humans, causing rashes or other skin disorders upon contact. The rash generally lasts a few minutes and subsides, according to Dr.