Abutilon x hybridum - Indian mallow

Fertilize Abutilon x hybridum : During the autumnal months we can fertilize our perennial plants with some slow release fertilizer, or with some manure or earthworm humus.

continental : The Abutilon x hybridum needs direct sunlight, even for many hours a day.
We suggest growing these plants in the garden; during autumn usually they don’t need protections if the minimum temperatures are above -5°C.

alpine : These plants prefer very sunny locations, where they are exposed to sunrays for most of the day.
The Abutilon x hybridum stands minimum temperatures some degrees below zero. If the nocturnal minimum temperatures are very harsh it’s advisable to protect them with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : This plant needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
We suggest growing the The Abutilon x hybridum in the garden; it can stand without problems minimum autumn temperatures.

continental : We suggest watering quite frequently, every 0-1 weeks. In this manner it will be kept fairly moist, without being soaked with water. Usually 3-4 glasses of water are used.

alpine : Watering should be done pretty frequently and regularly, but without exceeding: let’s remember to we the soil thoroughly and let it dry before giving it more water. Let’s irrigate every 1-2 weeks using 2-3 glasses of water.

mediterranean : Watering in this period of the year must be very frequent, even every 0-0 weeks, so that the soil is always slightly damp. For average dimension plants we suggest using about 4-5 glasses of water.

Pests Abutilon x hybridum : Before the cold months arrive, a wide range anticryptogamic treatment is advised; the plants which have been struck by black spot disease or other fungal pathologies must be cured in a specific manner, remembering to gather and destroy the leaves affected by diseases.