Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000010
11/12/99
Abutilon--Flowering Maple
Type: House plant
Comments: Flowering Maple (Vis. 1) can become a large plant.
Provide a sunny growing area and a porous, well-drained,
evenly moist soil. During the winter, the soil may be
kept somewhat drier. The plant drops its lower leaves if
not properly fed. Use an equal analysis fertilizer at
rates and times recommended on the label. Temperatures
suggested for best growth are 65 degrees to 70 degrees at
night and 70 degrees to 75 degrees during the day.
Average house humidity should be adequate. Pinching may
be necessary to induce bushiness. Flowering maple may be
repotted in the spring as new growth begins. The
flowering response is not sensitive to day length.
Propagation: Propagation is by seeds, or by cuttings
taken at any time of the year. Use bottom heat when
rooting cuttings of flowering maple.
Cultivars:
'Apricot Glow' - The flowers are apricot orange.
'Large Flowered Mixed' - Plants may be 3 feet tall and
have flowers in shades of yellow, red and pink.
'Trailing Apricot' - A trailing plant with apricot-
colored flowers.
References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1999.
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