Corynabutilon vitifolium syn. Abutilon vitifolium

Chilean Tree Mallow

'Vitifolium' has masses of large bowl shaped flowers in early summer and mid-green maple like leaves. As it is frost tender, they are typically grown in conservatories or light rooms as attractive ornamental plants. They will also do fine against sunny sheltered walls outdoors provided they are not exposed to temperatures near or below freezing.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Chilean Tree Mallow

Latin name

Corynabutilon vitifolium syn. Abutilon vitifolium

type

Shrub

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Chilean Tree Mallow is 1.00meters x 1.30meters

1.00 M 1.30 M

Corynabutilon vitifolium syn. Abutilon vitifolium

Planting Outdoors Spring

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant outdors in spring only in regions where the night temperature does not fall below about 60F. Plant in a moist but will drained soil in a site that offers some proitection from strong winds and in dappled sunlight. Apply a generous layer of well rotted compost into the planting hole and water frequently until established.

Planting as a houseplant

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

If left unrestrained, Abutilon may grow to ten feet in height and spread, so it is important to not provide too large of a planter but it should have good drainage and filled with a quality general purpose houseplant compost. Site it in a well lit position with filtered sunlight and where the daytime temperature is about 70F during the day and about 60F at night.

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