How to tend a Abutilon pictum

Also known as: Sida picta Gillies ex Hook. & Arn., Abutilon pictum (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Walp., Abutilon striatum f. palmatifidum Ekman, Abutilon thompsonii André

Watering

Need a lot of water, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like moderat light, resistant to half shade

Soil

Peat soil or loose sandy soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, dead and diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Subtropical areas
Category
Malvaceae, Abutilon
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-50 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-June
Flower colors
orange yellow
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