Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
not provided
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
Petunia
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Petunia
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
Petunia
In German
Amethyst Blume
Petunie
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Pétunia
In Spanish
amatista flor
Petunia
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
πετούνια
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
Petúnia
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
Petunia
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amethyst Flower and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Amethyst Flower and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Amethyst Flower and Petunia. Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Amethyst Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Amethyst Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available and Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amethyst Flower and Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Petunia
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Amethyst Flower and Petunia Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Petunia are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Petunia
Care of Amethyst Flower and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.