Beautiful Abutilon cultivation methods and precautions
This article introduces the cultivation methods and precautions for beautiful Abutilon. Native to South America, it belongs to the Malvaceae family and is also known as Chinese lantern flower or hanging lamp flower. There are many hybrid varieties now, and it is cultivated as an ornamental plant worldwide, but it is still relatively rare in China. It has a very long blooming period and can flower as long as there is no frost, so it can bloom all year round in many parts of our country. This feature has made it popular in China since its appearance.
Beautiful Abutilon is an evergreen shrub with palmate leaves and 3-5 deep lobes. Its flowers are orange-yellow and resemble Chinese lanterns when half open, and somewhat similar to hibiscus when fully bloomed. Today, let's introduce the cultivation methods and precautions for this emerging plant.
1. Planting:
Beautiful Abutilon does not have special requirements for soil and can use a common multipurpose substrate. The pot is generally chosen with a diameter of 20-30 centimeters, as the plant grows quickly and robustly, with a maximum crown width of 90x60 centimeters. A larger pot is more conducive to its growth and stability.
2. Cultivation Environment:
The most suitable growing temperature for beautiful Abutilon is between 12-24 degrees Celsius, and it is more suitable to overwinter above 10 degrees Celsius in winter. If the temperature drops below 5 degrees, it will shed leaves and enter dormancy. It prefers semi-shade and is very easy to care for.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management:
It can be watered generously from spring to autumn, keeping the substrate moist to ensure the plant's water needs, while watering in winter can follow the "water when dry, stop when wet" principle. If the temperature is too low and the plant enters dormancy, less water should be given. During the vigorous growth seasons of spring and autumn, a balanced liquid fertilizer can be applied every two weeks, and potassium fertilizer can be used in summer.
Beautiful Abutilon grows very quickly, so it should be pinched and pruned in spring, and it can also be pruned again in autumn to help maintain the shape of the plant.
The above-mentioned methods and precautions for the cultivation of beautiful Abutilon are for reference and suggestion.