Abutilon pictum

Flowering Maple

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Vigorous evergreen shrub with heart-shaped variegated leaves and bell-shaped flowers in orange or yellow. Thrives in bright light indoors, popular for its foliage and blooms during warmer months.
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Plant Details

Common Name Flowering Maple
Family Malvaceae
Genus Abutilon
Species Pictum
Origin Brazil
Blooming Foliage plant; flowers from spring to autumn indoors
Leaf Color Green with yellow/cream variegation
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce watering in winter to prevent dormancy stress

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light required; tolerate some direct morning sun but protect from scorching afternoon rays indoors

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Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks with liquid fertilizer during growing season (Spring-Sept)

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Pruning

Prune stems after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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