Abutilon 150P JH《灯笼花》

🌸 Why You’ll Love Abutilon:

• Unique bell-shaped blooms
• Long blooming season
• Adds gentle color and texture to any setting

🌺 Abutilon (Flowering Maple / Chinese Lantern) – Care Tips

Abutilon, commonly known as Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern, or Indian Mallow, is a graceful, fast-growing plant prized for its maple-shaped leaves and pendulous, bell-like flowers in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, or pink. It’s a favorite for both ornamental gardens and bright indoor settings due to its elegant form and near year-round blooming potential.

☀️ Light

• Outdoors: Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• Indoors: Needs bright, indirect light near a sunny window.

• Avoid harsh afternoon sun, which may scorch the leaves.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry.

• In winter, reduce watering slightly if growth slows.

🌱 Soil

• Likes rich, well-draining soil.

• Ideal mix: potting soil + compost + a bit of perlite or sand for drainage.

• Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0) preferred.

💦 Humidity

• Enjoys moderate to high humidity.

• Mist leaves occasionally if kept indoors, especially in dry air.

🌡️ Temperature

• Thrives in 15–24°C (60–75°F).

• Not frost-hardy—protect from temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

• Can be grown year-round in tropical/subtropical climates.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10).

• No need to fertilize in winter unless it’s actively growing.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.

• Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming.

• Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to rejuvenate the plant.

🪴 Growing Tips

• Can be grown as a shrub, hanging plant, or small patio tree.

• Ideal for containers, balconies, or sunny garden borders.

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound.

✨ Fun Fact:

Some Abutilon species can bloom nearly year-round with the right light and warmth!

Bring home the graceful charm of Abutilon—a floral favorite for relaxed elegance and soft, natural beauty.