Things Needed
Tip
After three to four age of growth , abutilon flora become woody and unattractive . Propagate new plants from cuttings after this time , and throw out the parent works .
Warning
eminent warmth will force abutilon plants out of flush . Underfertilized Abutilon will develop light - color in leave-taking and may experience foliage drop . The plants are heavy feeder , so check that to fertilize on a regular basis , especially if grown in containers .
Abutilon is commonly sleep together as flowering maple , although it shares no relation to the tree . The plant was so named due to its broad , lobate leaves , which look very much like maple leaves . When provide with proper care , abutilon plants will produce beautiful efflorescence nearly twelvemonth - troll in pink , yellow , orangish or red , depend on the diverseness . They are typically grown in container , as they can not suffer extreme weather condition , but genus Abutilon can be grow outside and indoors with success .
Step 1
Plant abutilon in an surface area that receives full to partial sun and has prolific , well - drained grime . industrial plant in containers if the temperature in your area drop off below 35 degrees in the winter or rises above 75 degrees in summertime . Abutilon plants can be grow outdoors during warm periods and brought indoors during extreme weather .
Step 2
Water abutilon plants thoroughly and do n’t irrigate again until the top inch of soil is teetotal to the soupcon . Indoor plants may require hebdomadal watering , while out-of-door plants may go longer without water , depend on the environment . body of water more frequently when temperature are high .
Step 3
Mist the air around genus Abutilon plants using a spray bottle fill with tepid water during the winter months . This will increase the humidness around the plants , which will prevent wanderer mite infestations when the line is very dry .
Step 4
Feed abutilons once every two months during the spring , summer and fall month using a balanced houseplant plant food . Feed only once per month during winter , as the plants grow more slowly during this time . Refer to the producer ’s directions for proper dosage and app .
Step 5
Pinch back stems now and then throughout the summertime month to promote full , bushy growth . Prune the entire works in early spring , get rid of about 1/3 of the increment with pruning shear . This will prevent leggy increase and keep genus Abutilon plants compact .
Step 6
Repot immature container - maturate abutilon plants once every six months for the first three class to accommodate the growing root system . Move to a slenderly larger slew each sentence . Plants should fill an 8 - in container after the third year and should not be repotted again .
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