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Hairy Indian Mallow (Abutilon grandifolium)

Abutilon grandifolium is a fast-growing shrub with large, soft, velvety leaves and showy, bell-shaped flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in moist, humus-rich conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in moist, humus-rich conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Cease feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Abutilon arnottianum (Gillies ex Hook.) Walp.
Abutilon kauaiense Hochr.
Abutilon molle Sweet
Abutilon sordidum K.Schum.
Abutilon tortuosum Guill. & Perr.
Sida arnottiana Gillies ex Hook.
Sida grandifolia Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusAbutilon
  • speciesAbutilon grandifolium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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