KANGHI-INDIAN MALLOW-THUTHI-(ABUTILON INDICUM)SEEDS Abutilon indicum (Indian abutilon, Indian mallow) is a small shrub in the Malvaceae family.In traditional medicine, A. indicum various parts of the plant are used as a demulcent, laxative, diuretic, sedative,etc.,The plant is very much used in Siddha medicines. The root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils. HOW TO GROW: It is very easy to propagate this plant.This is how you will easily succeed pl follow. fill small pots with potting compost add seeds and slightly cover with soil keep soil slightly damp cover pot with see-through foil or glass keep in bright and warm place ideal sprouting temperature is 28° Celsius.The foil or glass should be removed daily to air the sprouts and to avoid mould formation. When the first little plants start to show, take them to a warm and bright place so that they can develop. Generally speaking, Abutilon is a very low-maintenance plant. Only when it is relocated it has to slowly get used to the differences in temperature. Furthermore, it should be kept in shape by trimming it or it might lose its ability to blossom and start solely growing upwards.
