Abutilon 'White' (Floarea artar)

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, becoming a point of attraction through the beauty of its elegant flowers.

Pot diameter: 15 cm
Height with pot included: approx. 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.