Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Petunia
Areca catechu
Common Name
Petunia
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
Petunie
Betelnusspalme
In French
Pétunia
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Petunia
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
πετούνια
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Petúnia
noz de betel
In Polish
Petunia
betel nut
Phylum
Streptophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Petunia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Areca nut
Season and care of Petunia and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Areca nut season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Areca nut Physical Information
Petunia and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Areca nut are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Petunia and Areca nut
Care of Petunia and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.