Abutilon

Chinese Lantern, Parlor Maple, Indian Mallow

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

I know with absolute certitude that the supramental is a truth and that its advent is in the very nature of things inevitable.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Himself and the Ashram: 1934

The manifestation of the Supramental upon earth is no more a promise but a living fact, a reality.

The Mother, Mother's Agenda: April 24, 1956

What Sri Aurobindo promised and what naturally interests us, we who are here now, is that the time has come when some beings among the élite of humanity, who fulfil the conditions necessary for spiritualisation, will be able to transform their bodies with the help of the supramental Force, Consciousness and Light, so as no longer to be animal-men but become supermen.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1956: 10 October 1956

Colour

yellow, orange, pink, red, or white.

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Promise

The Mother’s Comment

The future is full of promise.

Colour

Shades of white, yellow, orange, or reddish-purple

Message of the Flower

Mental Promise

The Mother’s Comment

The assurance that the Supramental goal will be realised.

Colour

Bright yellow

Message of the Flower

Vital Promise

The Mother’s Comment

The vital is full of possibilities ready to develop.

Colour

Deep reddish-purple

Family

Malvaceae

Flower Size

Flowers can be up to 3 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Soft and slightly papery

Number of Petals

5 in single-flowered varieties; double-flowered varieties have more.

Floral Symmetry

Radial.

Fragrance of Flower

Some have a mild fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, some with variegation

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial in warmer climates, often grown as an annual in cooler areas

Blooming Period

Spring to fall

Climate

Prefers warm, temperate to subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil but consistent moisture

Soil Type

Loamy, well-drained.

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive, thrives in temperatures above 50F (10C)

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Habitat

Cultivated as ornamental plants, not wild.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; it's a widely cultivated species.