With their delicate, papery flowers and trailing habit, these exotic plants from subtropical climes can add a touch of colour to the dramatic foliage of tropical-looking plants such as gingers, cannas and bananas. Words John Hoyland, photographs Torie Chugg Abutilon are a large group of tropical shrubs grown for their colourful, bell-shaped or lantern-like flowers. … Read more
The abutilon also called flowering maple is a fast-growing ornamental plant prized for its dangling, bell-shaped blooms. While generally low-maintenance, these plants can fall victim to some common pests. With the right prevention and control methods, however, you can keep your abutilon free of pesky bugs and diseases. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the … Read more
Nurture a burst of Redvein Abutilon blooms with our ultimate fertilizing tips—time it right, avoid over-love! Abutilon, also known as flowering maple is a popular ornamental plant grown for its colorful, bell-shaped blooms. To keep your abutilon healthy and encourage abundant flowers it’s helpful to understand the different stages of its growth cycle. In this … Read more
Abutilon, also known as the flowering maple, is one gorgeous plant that can instantly spruce up any garden or indoor space With its pendulous, bell-shaped blooms and soft, velvety leaves, it’s easy to see why abutilon is beloved by so many gardeners But where exactly can you get your hands on these beauties? In this … Read more
The vibrant colors and delicate bell-shaped flowers of the Abutilon plant, also known as flowering maple, make it a favorite houseplant for many gardeners However, these beautiful blooms can quickly turn to dismay if your Abutilon falls victim to dreaded rot. Fortunately, arming yourself with knowledge on the causes, prevention, and treatment of Abutilon rot … Read more
The Abutilon Lucky Lantern Tangerine is known for its compact growth, typically reaching a mature height and spread of about 12 to 18 inches. This makes it an ideal choice for small gardens or container planting. Yearly growth for this variety is moderate, with the plant reaching its full size within a couple of growing … Read more
Abutilon is a genus of flowering plants, including the popular ornamental flowering maple, Abutilon x hybridum, which is a hybrid species. With similar care, these plants prefer lots of sunlight, well-draining soil, and warm conditions, perennial to the hotter regions of the United States. Though their leaves appear maple-like, abutilons arent even closely related to … Read more
Abutilon is a genus of flowering plants, including the popular ornamental flowering maple, Abutilon x hybridum, which is a hybrid species. With similar care, these plants prefer lots of sunlight, well-draining soil, and warm conditions, perennial to the hotter regions of the United States. Though their leaves appear maple-like, abutilons arent even closely related to … Read more
Flowering maples are a group of tender, evergreen perennials often used as seasonal annuals or houseplants in the Midwest. Sometimes also collectively referred to as Chinese bellflower or Chinese lantern – or just abutilon, flowering maples were popular during the Victorian era, later fell out of favor in the gardening world, but have returned to … Read more
Nurture a burst of Redvein Abutilon blooms with our ultimate fertilizing tips—time it right, avoid over-love! The abutilon also known as the flowering maple or Chinese lantern is a popular houseplant revered for its bell-shaped blooms and maple-like leaves. With the right care, these plants can bloom continuously, lighting up any indoor space with vibrant … Read more