Abutilon Pictum
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Also known as
Abutilon striatum, Redvein abutilon, Red vein indian mallow, Redvein flowering maple, Chinese-lantern and Red vein chinese lanterns
Taxonomy
Callianthe picta
Callianthe
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Abutilon Pictum
How often to water your Abutilon Pictum
Abutilon Pictum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Abutilon Pictum in your home
Abutilon Pictum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Abutilon Pictum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Abutilon Pictum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Abutilon Pictum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Abutilon Pictum
Abutilon Pictum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.