Abutilon spp. Plant Care Reminders

Chinese Bellflower, Chinese Lantern, Indian Mallow, Parlor Maple,chinese Maple

General Information

• Instruction By	Pat Hammer
  Notes	Grow as a house plant or can be planted outdoors in this area.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  • January

  January 1. Fertilize Abutilon likes to be fertilized regularly. When grown indoors reduce the amount of fertlizer. 2. Water When grown as a potted plant keep the soil evening moist. Do not over water. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch closely for whitefly. 4. Propagate Can be propagated by soft stem cuttings any time during the year.

• Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Abutilon likes to be fertilized regularly. When grown indoors reduce the amount of fertlizer.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January When grown as a potted plant keep the soil evening moist. Do not over water.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Watch closely for whitefly.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? January Can be propagated by soft stem cuttings any time during the year.