Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Madagascar
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium, Nitrogen, 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
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
Common Name
Petunia
Bottle Palm
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Palma
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 Bottle Palm
Season and care of Petunia and Bottle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Bottle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Bottle Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Bottle Palm Physical Information
Petunia and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Bottle Palm are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Bottle Palm
Care of Petunia and Bottle Palm 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 Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.