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Abutilon megapotanicum, commonly called Chinese Lantern,
is from Brazil. It measures up to 1.5 meters high and 80
cm wide. This beautiful plant lives in humid tropical
regions. It is an excellent and unique interior plant.
The abutilon megapotanicum bears magnificent flowers. As
its common name says, these flowers look like lanterns.
Each flower is red, yellow and brown. The plant will
flower between May and October or year long if it lives
indoors. Its leaves are dark green and are persistent in
tropical regions.
Hardiness zone 8 (-10ºC/15ºF) in winter. It won't
flower if its temperature is below 20ºC. Keep the plant
indoors for winter. It fears temperatures below 0ºC.
Abutilon megapotanicum can grow in almost any soil, as
long as it is rich. When growing outside, keep the plant
under the sun but away from wind. The plant needs a lot
of light if kept inside.
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