Species flowering-maple
A bunch of Maple-shaped green leaves growing from green stems with a pink flower in the middle.

flowering-maple

Abutilon hybridum

The Flowering Maple (Abutilon hybridum) is an amazing plant species for its hardiness, its unique flowers, and its ability to brighten up any landscape. It's a very low maintenance plant that flourishes in full sun and well drained soils. Its flowers are very striking and come in many different colors - the most common being white and yellow, with a contrasting dark center. This plant is ideal for those looking to add some vibrant color to their gardens without a lot of work. It can easily grow up to six feet and can even tolerate partial shade. The Flowering Maple is definitely an attention-grabber and will be sure to make any garden stand out.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Root Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 10

Flowers:

Red, pink, yellow, white Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,purple,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

pruning

Flowering-maple (Abutilon hybridum) should be pruned heavily and frequently throughout the year for best results. Prune the plants after they have finished blooming to remove dead branches and promote more compact growth. Be sure to prune the plant soon after flowering in the spring and cutting back no more than 1-third of the top growth. Prune again in midsummer and then after the second flowering in the late summer or early fall. When pruning, be sure to use clean, sharp pruning tools, and wear gloves to protect your hands from the small spines on the plant.

watering

Flowering maple (Abutilon hybridum) is a fast-growing plant that requires frequent watering. The plants should be watered heavily and deeply 1-2 times per week during the spring and summer months. During the cooler months, waterings should be reduced to once every 2-3 weeks.

sunlight

A flowering-maple (Abutilon hybridum) needs full sun for 6-8 hours per day in order to thrive. During the spring and summer months the plants require more sunlight and can benefit from up to 10 hours of full sun each day. If grown in a shadier area, the flowering-maple may have less abundant blooms and growth. During the winter, the plant requires slightly less sunlight and may do better with only 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Abutilon hybridum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.

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