Jade Plant
Abutilon, originally from South America and parts of Asia, is a flowering plant that produces vibrant blooms in shades of yellow, orange, pink and white. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and can be up to 3 inches wide. The leaves are usually 3-4 inches long and have a deep, velvety texture.
Abutilon is an easy plant to maintain, but there are certain aspects of care that you should pay attention to in order to ensure its growth and health. In this ultimate guide to taking care of an Abutilon, we’ll look at the best sunlight exposure, the ideal watering schedule, how often you should fertilize it, and much more.
Let’s dive right in and learn how we can take care of your Abutilon!
The Abutilon (Indian mallow) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
The Abutilon (Indian mallow) does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
The Abutilon (Indian mallow) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
The Abutilon (Indian mallow) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
The Abutilon (Indian mallow) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 – 25°C (64 – 77°F).
To propagate the Abutilon (Indian mallow), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Abutilon (Indian mallow) and plant that in moist soil.
You should repot your Abutilon (Indian mallow) once every 2 year(s). This helps your Abutilon (Indian mallow) to stay healthy for many years.
The Abutilon (Indian mallow) is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.
