Weeping Chinese Lantern. Beautiful pendant red and yellow flowers held on slender stems with arrow shaped yellow splashed green leaves. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Abutilon megapotamicum variegata
Beautiful pendant red and yellow flowers held on slender stems with arrow shaped yellow splashed green leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Abutilon |
|---|---|
| Species | megapotamicum |
| Varietry | variegata |
| Common Name | Weeping Chinese Lantern |
| Flower Colour | red, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | April, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant, Hanging baskets |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood |
| Pruning Time | Mid spring |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies, Red spider mite, Scale, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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