Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
South America
Types
Not Available
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
not provided
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
Petunia
Common Name
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
Petunia
In Hindi
Bridal veil plant
Petunia
In German
Brautschleier Pflanze
Petunie
In French
usine de voile de mariée
Pétunia
In Spanish
planta de velo de novia
Petunia
In Greek
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
πετούνια
In Portuguese
planta véu de noiva
Petúnia
In Polish
Welon roślin
Petunia
In Latin
Flammeum herba
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Clerodendrum
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Teucrioideae
Petunioideae
Properties of Bridal Veil and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Bridal Veil and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Bridal Veil and Petunia. Bridal Veil doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Bridal Veil does not have fragrant flowers. Bridal Veil has allergic reactions like Pollen and Petunia has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bridal Veil and Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bridal Veil and Petunia
Season and care of Bridal Veil and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Bridal Veil and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bridal Veil season is Fall and Petunia season is Fall. The type of soil for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Bridal Veil and Petunia Physical Information
Bridal Veil and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Bridal Veil and Petunia are as follows:
Bridal Veil flower color: White
Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Bridal Veil and Petunia
Care of Bridal Veil and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bridal Veil pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Bridal Veil 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.
