Abutilon (indoor maple): planting and care at home

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Abutilon or indoor maple belongs to the malvaceae family.

This plant attracts the attention of gardeners with its variety of forms ; it is found in the form of a small bush, tree or grass.

The flower develops well in tropical or subtropical climates.

The habitat of various types of abutilone is considered to be the countries of Africa, Australia and Asia.
Note! In nature, there are about 150 varieties of domestic maple.

• Description
• Bloom
• Types and varieties with photos Abutilon Bella
• Abutilon Megapotamian
• Ropeman of Theophrastus
• Abutilone Hybrid
• Abutilon sellowianum
• Abutilone Darwin
• Abutilon Striped (variegated)
• Abutilon Grape leaf
• Abutilon Juliet
• Abutilon Suntense
• Abutilon Bellevue

What does abutilone look like?

Among domestic and other flower growers, abutilon (indoor maple) has become widespread as a perennial tree and shrub.
This form of indoor maple is distinguished by large leaves, as well as drooping lantern inflorescences, which are decorated with long pedicels. Already in the first weeks of spring, abutilon pleases with flowers that begin to fade only in late autumn. Among all the variety of abutilon, there are varieties that bloom constantly. They may vary in the color of the leaves, which may be green, mottled or variegated. Peduncles containing long stamens and a pistil also look original: they can be white, orange, pink, red, gold and burgundy. Also, plants can differ in the shape of the flower, on the basis of which simple and double types of abutilone are distinguished.

Psychologists are also familiar with this plant and consider it a unique plant. According to them, growing abutilone is useful for people who often experience depression. First of all, positive changes from his presence will be felt by people whose work takes place in the office and involves stressful situations. Almost every one of us can feel the calming effect, which primarily manifests itself at the flowering stage of abutilone. At the moment, scientists have not been able to understand what causes this, but most experienced gardeners have seen for themselves the effect of abutilone.

Reproduction

The method of propagation directly depends on the plant variety. Variegated species reproduce by cuttings, non-variegated species by seeds.

The seeds of the plant are sown in the soil in early spring. Greenhouse conditions are provided for the container, maintaining a temperature of 18 degrees. In this case, it is necessary to ensure regular ventilation and spraying. Under favorable conditions, seedlings will appear already in the 3rd week.

When propagating in another way, cuttings from young shoots are used. They are kept in water until small roots appear, or immediately placed in the soil, while ensuring constant watering. For seedlings, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of no higher than 23 degrees. Rooting occurs in a month.

Despite its sophistication, the flower does not require too much attention. Perhaps that is why it is a “favorite” of both experienced florists and novice gardeners.

Temperature

Despite its heat-loving nature, the plant is uncomfortable at temperatures above 26 degrees. During the hot summer months, it is recommended to regularly ventilate the room.

Also, the abutilon flower should be protected from possible drafts and sudden changes in temperature. It exists perfectly well at 13 degrees, but at lower temperatures it begins to shed its leaves.

Types of abutilone

Hybrid and ornamental varieties of crops, represented by compact bushes, trees or herbaceous plants, are suitable for indoor keeping.

The leaf blades are large (up to 10 cm), carved, flexible, delicate, reminiscent of maple greens. They have an emerald, heterogeneous or spotted color.

The inflorescences are located on long stalks. The shape of the buds resembles bells. Depending on the variety, they can be scarlet, straw, lemon, carrot, snow-white and flamingo shade with numerous stamens.

The most popular types of indoor maple (photo below) are:

1. Abutilon Juliet. In 12 months it becomes 50 cm taller, unpretentious to the conditions of detention. Bright flowers reach 6 cm in diameter. By growing from seeds, you can get buds of the most unexpected and bright colors.
2. Abutilon Bella. It is a compact branched bush (up to 40 cm in height). Bright bell-shaped flowers reach 7 cm in diameter. Does not require regular pruning and pinching, blooms all year round.
3. Grape leaf abutilone. The shrub grows up to 2.4 m, the shoots are softly pubescent, the leaves are deeply serrated, velvety, up to 15 cm long. The buds are on oblong stalks, collected in tassels of 3-4 pieces. The corolla changes shape from broadly bell-shaped to almost round. The flowers are a mixture of azure and lavender, with veins of deeper color in some cases. It begins to bloom in late spring.
4. Abutilone megapotamian. The carmine-scarlet base of the corolla of wedge-shaped petals earned it the name “Chinese lantern.” It is often grown as a hanging crop that needs to be tied to a separate support. The leaves are oblong with serrations along the perimeter, rich green or emerald in color. The inflorescences are single, the petals are colored lemon, orange or purple. If you provide the necessary microclimate and follow all the rules of care, it blooms all year round.
5. Abutilon Organza. An evergreen subshrub that grows up to 60 cm. In an adult plant, the central shoot becomes woody, the side branches remain flexible, thin, and pliable. The leaves reach 10 cm, have a rich green tint with light, clearly defined veins. The flowers are slightly drooping, up to 7 cm in diameter. They can be golden, pink, orange, snow-white in color of varying degrees of intensity.
6. Abutilon Hybrid is a large group of varieties, which includes shrubs and subshrubs, up to 1.5 m high. The leaves, shaped like a heart or a chicken egg, are strewn with hard fibers on both sides. The flowers are bell-shaped, arranged singly or in pairs. The palette varies from snow-white to rich burgundy.

For reference! Theophrastus abutilon (rope plant) is especially valued by the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom and is grown as an important agricultural crop.
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Application, benefit, harm

Abutilon is used for decorative purposes (for example, ampere types look good against the background of a stretch ceiling). It also has technical uses after processing. From it they produce:

• rope burlap;
• ropes;
• ropes of high ktex and high-quality weaving.

That is why it has another name - cord. It does not have harmful properties, but for some people it becomes an allergen. There is a sign that the cord brings trouble to the home, but this is just superstition.

How to cut abutilone?

At home, abutilon develops very quickly and during the growing season, which lasts from spring to late autumn, produces young shoots of considerable length. Therefore, in potted culture, abutilons must be trimmed, helping the crown to bush and remain compact. In addition, the formation promotes lush flowering, because buds appear only on young shoots.

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Pruning is carried out in spring and late summer, when the main wave of abutilon flowering ends. At the same time, not only weak and damaged shoots are removed, but also at least a third of the length is cut off from strong branches. The resulting cuttings, which have at least 2-3 internodes, should not be thrown away, because this is the best planting material.

It is enough to free the cuttings of abutilone from the lower tiers of leaves, remaining buds and flowers, and then place them in water and cover the container with a bag. After just a few days at temperatures above 22 °C, you can notice a thickening and the beginnings of thin white roots appearing at the end of the stem.

To protect the plant from rotting, you can put an activated carbon tablet or several crushed pieces of charcoal into the water.

The formation of roots ranging from 3 to 7 cm in length means that abutilon can be transplanted to a permanent location. For a young abutilon flower, a pot with a diameter of about 7 cm is enough. A powerful drainage must be made at the bottom, on top of which a small layer of soil is poured and the seedling is carefully transferred into it.

Sprinkle the sprout with a damp substrate very carefully, since the abutilon roots are fragile and can break off. For the same reason, it is better not to specifically compact the soil after replanting. Rooting and acclimatization of abutilon cuttings takes place within a few weeks, as evidenced by the appearance of young leaves

It is good if during this time the plant is in a greenhouse or covered with a bag that creates a constant microclimate.

In three or four weeks, the cuttings take root; shortly after cutting, they are planted in a moist substrate of peat and vermiculite. After a month in the greenhouse, such plants can also be transplanted into individual pots. As a rule, young seedlings bloom actively after a few months, and after the end of the growing season they can already become a source for subsequent abutilon cuttings.

Common varieties

Abutilone

The most common varieties that are usually grown at home are:

1

Abutilon vitifolium. The plant variety is presented in the form of a bush that can grow up to one and a half meters in height. The main difference between the vitifolium variety is its large lobed leaves.

During the flowering period, flowers are formed on the crop, collected in panicles, which are located on long stalks. They can be up to 15 cm in diameter. They have a beautiful lilac-blue hue. You can notice a slight edge on the shoots. With proper care and maintenance, grapevine abutilon begins to bloom in May.

Abutilon vitifolium

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Abutilone striped. Indoor maple, the photo of which shows that its main feature is its unique color. Sometimes the name “painted” is attributed to the spotted variety. The Latin name is “striatum”. The indoor plant has soft and thin shoots. Leaf blades with spots are located on long petioles.

The foliage is heart-shaped. The surface of the leaf blade is green, distinguished by pale uneven coloring located along the edges. At the end of summer, the crop begins to bloom with bright yellow flowers, which are shaped like bells. The red corolla is pronounced, much longer than the calyx.

Abutilone striped

3

Abutilone megapotamian. Often this variety is also called “Amazonian”. It is a bush with long shoots. The leaf blades are oval in shape with serrated edges. During the flowering period, single flowers are formed on the plant, located on pedicels. Their shape resembles lanterns.

Up to 30-50 of them can form on one bush, depending on the age of the plant. The main difference is the bright red tubular calyx. As for the corolla, it is colored yellowish and also has a wedge-shaped shape. If an indoor maple tree is provided with all the necessary conditions for growing, then it can bloom throughout the year.

Abutilone megapotamian

4

Abutilone Darwin (darwinii, hildenbrandii). This is a very low shrub, reaching a height of no more than 1 m. Outwardly similar to abutilon pictum. The plant bears large, three-lobed terry leaf blades with slight pubescence on a thin stem.

During the flowering period, the indoor maple produces flowers of a bright orange hue. The petals have red veins. In indoor conditions, flowering lasts from April to September.

Abutilone Darwin (darwinii, hildenbrandii)

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Abutilone hybrid. This variety was obtained by crossing abutilon variegated and abutilon Darwin. The plant is characterized by white, golden and burgundy flowers. Their shade will depend on the specific species. The leaf blades are bright green and have carved tips.

Abutilone hybrid

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Abutilon sello (sellowianum). Popularly, this variety is often called grandma's abutilone. It is the most common among other types of indoor maple. In just one summer, a cutting 10 cm long can turn into a meter-long shrub or tree.

This culture feels great when grown indoors. The plant can bloom throughout the year.

Abutilon sello (sellowianum)

On the windowsills of gardeners you can also find other varieties, for example, Bella hybrid, Juliet, Bellevue, organza, Marmoratum. All of them have the same bright flowers, ranging from yellow to pink, which will become a real decoration in the room.

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Description

Decorative abutilone

Decorative abutilon (Abutilon), which is grown at home, is usually classified as a fast-growing crop. They began to call it domestic maple due to the similar shape of the leaf blades.

Another name for this culture is “rope plant”. People began to call it this due to the fact that the plant was previously used for the production of ropes and various products.

In its natural habitat, abutilon grows in regions characterized by humid tropical and subtropical climates . This should include countries in Africa, South America, and India.

Despite the fact that indoor maple is a very unpretentious plant to care for, it still needs a place with access to sunlight, a relatively high air temperature and no drafts.

If all these conditions are met during cultivation, then the “rope plant” will bloom in your home almost all year round. The indoor plant produces beautiful bell-shaped inflorescences.

Abutilone Theophrastus can be found in nature in Russia. Many consider it a weed.

The most common types of abutilone

This flower is quite diverse, because it includes many interesting varieties that can become a worthy decoration in the house.

Abutilon Sello

A characteristic feature of this hybrid variety is the presence of striped leaves. The domestic maple has a weakly branched stem, which produces straight, slightly hairy shoots. The leaves have three elongated lobes with a pointed tip.

This variety is decorated with light purple flowers with pink veins. The flowering time begins in mid-summer and continues until the first frost. When favorable conditions are created, plants can reach 2 m in height.

Abutilone hybrid

This is one of the brightest representatives of American hybrids, which includes many varieties. Most often it grows in the form of an evergreen shrub with brownish bark. The leaves have an unusual appearance, often three-lobed or five-lobed. Pubescence is present not only on the leaves, but also on the flowers, which are shaped like a bell. They are held on petioles reaching a length of 12 cm. Their shade is quite varied, which can be white, red, golden or burgundy. The largest specimens can grow up to 1.5 m.

Abutilone Darwin

Despite the fact that this variety has pronounced decorative properties, it is not so often found in the apartments of flower growers. During the growing season, this species produces large three-lobed leaves, which are supported on long petioles located on silky, pubescent shoots that grow up to 1 m in length. The leaves located in the lower part of the stem can have a seven-lobed shape. The blade located in the middle is usually very elongated. The flowers are bell-shaped, orange with red veins. No more than 3 inflorescences can grow from one axil. This variety of abutilon begins to bloom in the first weeks of April, and the inflorescences wilt at the end of September.

Abutilon Juliet

This variety stands out from others due to its high unpretentiousness. It is also of interest due to its rapid growth, since it can add up to 5 cm per season. Abutilon Juliet is ideal for growing indoors due to its undemanding nature in terms of lighting, and its flowers last throughout the year. The flowers are quite large, reaching a diameter of approximately 6 cm. When growing this variety by sowing seeds, the first flowers can only be expected after 5 months.

Briefly about cultivation

• Flowering: from April to November.
• Lighting: bright light or light partial shade.
• Temperature: during the growing season – about 25 ºC, in winter – 12-15 ºC.
• Watering: from early March to autumn - abundant; in winter, the top layer of the substrate should dry out to a quarter of the depth between waterings.
• Air humidity: high, regular spraying of leaves is required.
• Feeding: during the period of growth and flowering - once every two weeks with mineral or organic fertilizers.
• Dormant period: not clearly expressed, but from November to March all processes in the plant slow down.
• Transplantation: in the spring, before active growth begins: young plants are replanted annually, adults - once every 3 years.
• Substrate: neutral or slightly acidic (about 6 pH). Composition: 1 part leaf soil, 1 part humus and half sand.
• Reproduction: seeds and cuttings.
• Pests: thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects, aphids and whiteflies.
• Diseases: with improper care - root rot, leaf drop.

Read more about growing abutilone below.

Conditions required for indoor maple

The tropical guest abutilon has firmly established itself in the home collections of Russian flower growers. As experts on this plant say, any spacious window sill with a lot of sun is a suitable place for a home maple tree. Plus it requires plenty of hydration and nutrition.

Table: conditions for indoor maple depending on the season (spring-summer/autumn-winter)

Types of abutilone

Abutilon is a shrub or small tree, actively growing, with large soft palmate leaves of a uniform grass color and very beautiful flowers. The flowers consist of five petals, white, pink, yellow, orange or red. Their texture is attractive - the flowers are very elegant, with well-defined veins along the surface of the petals. They evoke associations with organza, velvet, silk and butterfly wings. The texture is reminiscent of hibiscus flowers.

There are more than hundreds of plant species; hybrid abutilon is grown most often in rooms. Today this is a huge class of a wide variety of abutilons, from vigorous-growing ones (the Feuerwerk variety, up to 100 cm high) to miniature ones (like the Christmas abutilon, up to 30 cm high), with flowers of various shades, nuances of texture, including multitonal ones.

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For example, the variety "Giant Lilac Vine" has wide-open, very light pink flowers with bright condensation towards the edges and contrasting venation. There are purple markings over the entire surface of the flower. The color is complex, watercolor. And abutilon “Silver Bells” is covered with pristine white flowers with a lush yellow core, and is distinguished by its ultra-compact size (only 25 cm). Both plants give a completely different impression.

Other most famous indoor species:

1. Abutilone Bella. This is a popular hybrid mixture from the Russian Vegetable Garden brand. Packaging of seeds 5 pcs. will cost 45 rubles. and will allow you to get plants of different colors: white, pink, tangerine, carmine. The plant has an average height of up to 45 cm and large flowers up to 7 cm in diameter. The bushes are smooth, well branched. The variety attracts with beautifully shaped bushes and flower sizes.
2. Abutilone organza. These are seeds from. Pack of 10 pcs. will cost 20 rubles. The seeds are praised for their high germination rate. This hybrid has delicate, pastel colored flowers.
3. Abutilone grape leaf (blue). In nature it is a shrub up to 2.5 m in height. The leaves are large, slightly pubescent, palmate, the size of the palm of an adult. The flowers are smaller than those of hybrid varieties. The color is touching and delicate - blue with a lavender tint. The degree of color intensity depends on growing conditions and can vary from faint to bright.
4. Abutilone megapotamian. Has the most original flowers. They look like bright red lanterns with yellow tongues. The unusual impression is completed by very long, hairy stamens of a dark purple color. The shoots of the plant are long and graceful. The only species that requires partial shade.
5. Abutilon painted. Its goblet-shaped flowers have delicate colors, very often with pronounced veining. The leaves are either green, but more often variegated.
6. Corinabutylone Oxena. The flowers are wide open, reminiscent of Malva flowers (recalling that any abutilone belongs specifically to the Malvaceae family). They are painted lavender. The plant is large, up to 1.5 meters, the shoots are whimsically curved, the leaves are up to 7 cm, openwork.
7. Corinabutylone Santensa. New. Hybrid of grapeleaf and Oxene. Outwardly, it differs little from corinabutylone Oksena, however, it has a number of advantages: it is more winter-hardy and blooms profusely. The bushes of the plant are very lush, branch well, the greenery is rich, bright, dense, and the flowering is very abundant and long-lasting. The flowers are large and can be painted in different tones, striking with their watercolor delicacy.

Almost all types of abutilons can be grown indoors. However, there are varieties that feel better in garden tubs - in them they show themselves in full force. These are tall, fast-growing and profusely flowering varieties: megapotamian, painted, grape-leaved, all varieties of corinabutylones - this group, in general, is characterized by increased frost resistance and feels great in open ground.

Interesting!

In greenhouse conditions, many types of abutilons can delight with continuous flowering. The secret of success: coolness + plenty of light.

Features of watering when caring for abutilone

Abutilones are readily “drinked” at home, which is especially noticeable on hot summer days, as well as in the warm, dry air of a room where heating is on. Delayed watering during the active growing season necessarily leads to wilting of the foliage, and in some cases even to the loss of buds and death of the peripheral root system. The plant should not dry out. And the optimal time is considered to be the interval between waterings, when the soil surface dries out a little.

However, when caring for abutil, it is better to focus on the condition of the plant, the size of the pot in which it is located and the temperature of its contents. A small volume of soil loses moisture faster than soil in a large pot. And in the dry air of a heated room, the humidity of the substrate drops much more sharply than when the pet is in the front garden. Much depends on the composition of the soil.

If the plant has a cool winter, it needs to be watered much less frequently, otherwise the moisture not required by abutilone will cause rot on the roots.

Possible diseases and pests

Spider mite

Abutilone is susceptible to attack by certain pests:

• spider mite
• scale insects
• aphids
• mealybug
• whiteflies

To combat spider mites, it is necessary to increase the air humidity in the room. Other pests require treatment of the leaf plates on both sides with a soap solution.

Aphids, mealybugs and whiteflies are perfectly eliminated by tobacco solution or diluted boric acid. To protect the flower from such pests, do not expose your home maple tree to fresh air in the summer.

In the photo with the flower you can see what consequences this leads to: dropping buds and leaves, yellowing, wilting.

Sick indoor maple

Sometimes the lower leaves of an indoor maple may turn yellow. In most cases, the cause is iron deficiency. Leaf blades also lose their shade with a lack of sulfur. In such cases, indoor crops need to be fed with fertilizers.

Abutilon (indoor maple), photos of which were presented in the article, is an attractive flowering plant. Some varieties can be successfully grown at home even by an inexperienced gardener. To achieve abundant and long-lasting flowering, you just need to follow simple growing recommendations.

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