Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South America
  
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
  
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Habitat
Terrestrial
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
not provided
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
  
Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Loamy
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Late Autumn
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Flying insects, Moths
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Rash, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Petunia
  
GUZMANIA
  
Common Name
Petunia
  
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Petunia
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In German
Petunie
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In French
Pétunia
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Spanish
Petunia
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Greek
πετούνια
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Portuguese
Petúnia
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Polish
Petunia
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Latin
Petunia
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Streptophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Poales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Petunia
  
Guzmania
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Petunioideae
  
Tillandsioideae.
  
Season and Care of Petunia and Guzmania
Season and care of Petunia and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Petunia and Guzmania Physical Information
Petunia and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Petunia and Guzmania are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Petunia and Guzmania
Care of Petunia and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.