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Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon) Species: pictum (PIK-tum) Cultivar: Nabob
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Category ShrubsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage EvergreenFoliage Color RedHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms all yearOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsFrom hardwood heel cuttings Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |