Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogged roots. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Overwatering can lead to yellowing leaves, while underwatering causes wilting.
Also known as Brazilian Bell Flower · Chinese Lantern · Trailing Callianthe
Callianthe megapotamica, the Trailing Abutilon, is a beautiful South American shrub with vibrant, bell-shaped flowers that cascade downwards.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. Reduce or stop in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogged roots. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Overwatering can lead to yellowing leaves, while underwatering causes wilting.
Prune annually in early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pinch back new growth to promote more flowers. Heavy pruning can be done to control size.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Insert cuttings into a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist and warm. Roots typically form within 4-6 weeks.
Can also be grown from seed.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger with adequate drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repot in spring before new growth begins to encourage healthy development.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Trailing Abutilon (Callianthe megapotamica)
Where Trailing Abutilon (Callianthe megapotamica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Callianthe |
| Species | Callianthe megapotamica |
Similar in genus Callianthe
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