{"product_id":"abuliton-variegata","title":"Variegated Abutilon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAbutilon 'Variegata'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or variegated flowering maple, is a variety of Abutilon notable for its decorative green foliage bordered with cream and its elegant bell-shaped flowers. This plant is appreciated for both its ornamental appeal and ease of care. Here's how to care for it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Abutilon 'Variegata' in rich, light, well-drained soil. A mix of potting soil, compost, and sand is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing in a pot, ensure the container has good drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDuring active growth (spring and summer), increase watering, while in winter, reduce it slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the growing season (March to September), apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fertilizer for flowering plants will promote more abundant blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRemove spent flowers to stimulate continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWintering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to frost, Abutilon 'Variegata' should be brought indoors or into an unheated greenhouse in cold regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoors, protect the roots with mulch if temperatures drop below 5 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright light with indirect sun\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoors, place it in a bright spot with partial shade, especially in hot regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndoors, place it near an east or west-facing window, where it will receive soft light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifics of variegated foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVariegated foliage requires good light to maintain its vibrant colors. In insufficient light, the leaves may lose their variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-hardwood cuttings, taken in spring or summer, root easily in a light, moist substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds can be sown in spring, but the variegation is not always true to the mother plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":49057311883568,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/abutilon-hybridum-savitzii-DSC02821JB.jpg?v=1726094267","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/abuliton-variegata","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}