What is the difference between Abutilon theophrasti and Abutilon indicum? A quick guide to telling the two plants apart

There are many green plants on the market these days, and people do not really understand their origins and connections; sometimes they cannot even name them. Today I would like to introduce the difference between Abutilon theophrasti and Abutilon indicum. Let us take a look together!

1. The difference between Abutilon theophrasti and Abutilon indicum

Abutilon theophrasti and Abutilon indicum are actually the same plant. Because different regions call it by different names, they are in fact both what we today call white hemp.

2. Cultivation methods

1. Cultivation method

Propagate by seed. Take ripe, plump seeds and sow them directly in the field in March of the following year. Open holes at a row spacing of 35cm×30cm, sow 3-4 seeds per hole, cover with 3cm of soil, and water after sowing to keep moist; they will germinate and sprout in 7-10d. 

2. Field management

When the seedlings are about 5cm tall, thin them, leaving 1-2 strong seedlings per hole.

After thinning, apply 1 application of dilute nitrogen fertilizer. After that, cultivate, weed and apply fertilizer once a month, and earth up after fertilizing. In the rainy season, pay attention to drainage to prevent waterlogging.

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