Abutilon 'Pink' (Floarea artar roz)
Abutilon , also known by the popular names of maple flower or room maple , is a genus of perennial plants or shrubs in the Malvaceae family, valued for their decorative foliage and abundant flowering . Originally from the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Abutilon brings an exotic and colorful touch to gardens, terraces or indoor spaces.
🌸 Botanical characteristics:
• Small to medium-sized perennial plant or shrub, with branched growth.
• Height: 0.8–2 meters depending on species and growing conditions.
• Green, lobed foliage, often similar to maple leaves.
• The flowers are bell-shaped, with five petals, available in a wide range of colors: yellow, orange, red, pink or white.
• Prolonged flowering , usually from spring to late autumn, and in favorable conditions even throughout the year.
🌞 Growing conditions for Abutilon:
• It prefers full sun or light partial shade ; it 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 in winter.
• Moderate to high atmospheric humidity for optimal development.
🌿 Benefits and uses:
• Ideal for terraces, balconies, winter gardens or indoor green spaces .
• It attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity.
• Its delicate and colorful flowers add a special charm to green spaces.
🛡️ Additional care and 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 the winter, if kept indoors, it requires good light and reduced watering.
Abutilon is the ideal choice for gardeners and plant lovers who want to add a touch of color and exoticism to their green spaces. With proper care, this shrub offers abundant and continuous flowering, being a point of attraction through the beauty of its elegant flowers.
Pot diameter: 15 cm
Height with pot included: approx. 35-40 cm
Attention! The flowers of this plant are thermosensitive - this plant may arrive to you without flowers, but it is capable of reblooming in the following weeks. The price shown is valid for a plant with or without flowers.