Abutilon Pictum
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Blooms easily
Fast grower
Also known as
Abutilon striatum, Redvein abutilon, Red vein indian mallow, Redvein flowering maple, Chinese-lantern and Red vein chinese lanterns
Taxonomy
Callianthe picta
Callianthe
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Abutilon Pictum
How often to water your Abutilon Pictum
every 9
Abutilon Pictum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Abutilon Pictum in your home
a window
Abutilon Pictum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Abutilon Pictum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Abutilon Pictum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Abutilon Pictum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I moved 2 weeks ago, but my Abutilon has started to develop some localized wilting and yellow/browning on some leaves. I water it every few days/when the soil is dry to more than an inch or so. Any suggestions? #AbutilonPictum
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Root structure Question. I a 6’ tall outdoor one. I’m about to repot so I need to know if it’s root structure is short and wide or tall and narrower please #AbutilonPictum
Care Summary for Abutilon Pictum
Abutilon Pictum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 2
Fast grower 1