Abutilon Species, Indian Abutilon, Indian Mallow, Malbas
Abutilonindicum

Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored