Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Petunia
Date Palm
In German
Petunie
Dattelpalme
In French
Pétunia
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Petunia
Palmera datilera
In Greek
πετούνια
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Petúnia
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Petunia
Data Palm
In Latin
Petunia
Date Palm
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Date Palm
Season and care of Petunia and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Date Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Date Palm Physical Information
Petunia and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Date Palm are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Petunia and Date Palm
Care of Petunia and Date 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 Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.