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Abutilon spp.
Lantern Flower
Pendent lantern-like flowers and maple-like leaves. Give good light but shade it from harsh summer midday sun.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Lantern Flower · Abutilon spp.
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Part sun
- Habit
- Evergreen woody shrub
- Character
- Pendent lantern-like flowers and maple-like leaves
- Root medium
- Moist, freely draining root zone
- Display
- Flowers through the growing season; colour varies by variety
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Light
- Give good light but shade it from harsh summer midday sun
- Watering
- Keep the roots moist but never leave the pot standing in water
- Pinching
- Pinch stem tips to encourage bushier, sturdier growth
- Leaf undersides
- Check regularly for aphids, whitefly and spider mites
- Typhoons
- Stems can be weak; move it to shelter before a typhoon
- Pruning
- Wear gloves when pruning to keep sap off your skin
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with part sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use moist, freely draining root zone. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Give good light but shade it from harsh summer midday sun.
Care in Hong Kong
- WateringKeep the roots moist but never leave the pot standing in water
- PinchingPinch stem tips to encourage bushier, sturdier growth
- Leaf undersidesCheck regularly for aphids, whitefly and spider mites
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Hydrangea Macrophylla
Another flowering shrub for part sun to build a flower corner; hydrangea is thirstier, so water each pot to its own needs.
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Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides)
Coloured foliage fills gaps between flushes of bloom at a lower level; keep it in its own pot and pinch to keep it compact.
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Star Jasmine
Climbing star jasmine adds a green, scented backdrop; give it its own support and pot so it does not twine into the shrub.
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Frequently asked questions
Lantern Flower
What flower colour will I receive?
The listing names only the genus and flower colour varies by variety, so no colour is guaranteed; ask for current stock photos if it matters.
Can I keep it indoors?
Indoors it needs a sunny window; in low light it flowers less, so a bright balcony or terrace suits it better.
Why are the leaves yellowing and dropping?
Check whether the roots are too wet or too dry, keep them moist but not waterlogged, and look under leaves for whitefly or mites.
Does it need pruning?
Pinching encourages branching and stronger stems; if you need to control its size, prune in spring.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.