Sounds like your Abutilon is unhappy and is trying to let you know! Yellowing leaves early in the spring usually indicates root problems. Could be too much or too little water. Your plant needs regularly moist soil, but appreciates slightly drier soil during the winter months when it's not actively growing.

Why is my Abutilon wilting?

Growing the plants too hungry will cause the foliage to turn a pale green and the leaves to look droopy. No growth regulators are needed to keep its compact habit, and pinching is not needed, either.

How often should you water Abutilon?

WATERING: Water when the top ½ inch of the potting mix is dry to the touch. FERTILIZER: Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (such as 18-18-18) mixed at ½ strength. A fertilizer designed to promote blossoms (formula 10-30-20) may be used instead.. CONTINUING CARE: Abutilons are vigorous growers.