Abutilon 'Pink' (Rózsaszín juharvirág)

Abutilon, also known by the common names maple flower or indoor maple, is a genus of perennial plants or shrubs from the mallow family, valued for its decorative foliage and abundant blooming. Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Abutilon brings an exotic and colorful touch to gardens, terraces, or indoor spaces.

🌸 Botanical characteristics:

• A perennial plant or shrub of small to medium size, with branched growth.

• Height: 0.8–2 meters depending on species and growing conditions.

• Green, lobed leaves, often resembling maple leaves.

• The flowers are bell-shaped, with five petals, available in a wide range of colors: yellow, orange, red, pink, or white.

• Long-lasting blooming, usually from spring until late autumn, and under favorable conditions even throughout the year.

🌞 Growing conditions for Abutilon:

• Prefers full sun or bright partial shade; blooms more abundantly in bright places.

• Fertile soil, rich in organic matter, well drained.

• Regular watering, keeping the soil moist but avoiding water stagnation.

• Ideal growing temperature: between 18–25°C; sensitive to temperatures below 5°C, which is why in cold areas it is often grown in pots and protected during winter.

• Moderate to high air humidity for optimal development.

🌿 Benefits and uses:

• Ideal for terraces, balconies, winter gardens or indoor green spaces.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity.

• Its delicate and colorful flowers add a special charm to green spaces.

🛡️ Care and additional tips:

• Light pruning is recommended after the flowering period to maintain a compact shape and stimulate branching.

• Moderate fertilization in spring and summer, using fertilizer for flowering plants.

• During winter, if kept indoors, it requires good light and reduced watering.

Abutilon is the ideal choice for gardeners and plant lovers who want to bring extra color and exoticism to green spaces. With proper care, this shrub offers abundant and continuous blooming, being a focal point through the beauty of its elegant flowers.

Pot diameter: 15 cm
Height including pot: approx. 35-40 cm 

Attention! The flowers of this plant are temperature-sensitive – this plant may arrive to you without flowers, but it is capable of blooming again in the following weeks. The displayed price applies to a plant with or without flowers.