Abutilon spp. (Flowering Maple) Monthly Plant Care Calendar

Written by Steve Brigham

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In California's Central Valley and surrounding foothills, hybrid abutilons will grow well outdoors all year if given protection from both hot sun and frost. Whether you grow them in containers or in the ground, remember to water and fertilize your plants regularly for the best foliage and flowering.

January

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PROTECT

Protect from frost and cold winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs.

February

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PROTECT

Protect from frost and cold winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs.

March

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Prune to shape just before main spring growth starts.

PROTECT

Protect from frost and cold winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs.

April

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PRUNE

Prune to shape just before main spring growth starts.

MULCH

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

TRANSPLANT

Cut back and move established plants, if necessary.

May

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods. Spray foliage with water when you water to increase humidity and keep leaves clean and healthy.

MULCH

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

TRANSPLANT

Cut back and move established plants, if necessary.

PROPOGATE

Propagate by taking stem cuttings of hardened-off new growth. After you take the cuttings, remove half the leaf surfaces and any flowers on the cuttings, which should speed rooting.

June

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods. Spray foliage with water when you water to increase humidity and keep leaves clean and healthy.

MULCH

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PROTECT

Protect from strong sun and hot winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

PROPOGATE

Propagate by taking stem cuttings of hardened-off new growth. After you take the cuttings, remove half the leaf surfaces and any flowers on the cuttings, which should speed rooting.

July

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods. Spray foliage with water when you water to increase humidity and keep leaves clean and healthy.

MULCH

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PROTECT

Protect from strong sun and hot winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

PROPOGATE

Propagate by taking stem cuttings of hardened-off new growth. After you take the cuttings, remove half the leaf surfaces and any flowers on the cuttings, which should speed rooting.

August

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods. Spray foliage with water when you water to increase humidity and keep leaves clean and healthy.

MULCH

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PROTECT

Protect from strong sun and hot winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

PROPOGATE

Propagate by taking stem cuttings of hardened-off new growth. After you take the cuttings, remove half the leaf surfaces and any flowers on the cuttings, which should speed rooting.

September

BUY

Buy plants in bloom to get the color and flower shape you want.

PLANT

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment. Choose a partially shaded spot that is protected from hot sun, strong winds, and frost.

FERTILIZE

Fertilize once a month with an acid-type water-soluble plant food.

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods. Spray foliage with water when you water to increase humidity and keep leaves clean and healthy.

Mulch

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PROTECT

Protect from strong sun and hot winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

PROPOGATE

Propagate by taking stem cuttings of hardened-off new growth. After you take the cuttings, remove half the leaf surfaces and any flowers on the cuttings, which should speed rooting.

October

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods. Spray foliage with water when you water to increase humidity and keep leaves clean and healthy.

MULCH

Maintain a good layer of mulch to increase humidity and keep roots cool and moist.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs. Watch for whitefly and scale insects.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

November

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PROTECT

Protect from frost and cold winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

December

WATER

Water regularly during dry periods.

PROTECT

Protect from frost and cold winds.

PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION

Check for snails and slugs.

TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE

Control snails and slugs. Spray the undersides of the leaves regularly with water to discourage whiteflies. Control ants to stop scale infestations.

 

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