Beautiful pendant orange-red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with variegated sycamore-like leaves. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Abutilon striatum thompsonii
Beautiful pendant orange-red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with variegated sycamore-like leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Abutilon |
---|---|
Species | striatum |
Varietry | thompsonii |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red, orange |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Malvaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
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 |
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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