Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
not provided
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Petunia
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Petunia
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Petunia
Japanese Camellia
In German
Petunie
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Pétunia
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Petunia
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
πετούνια
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Petunia
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Petunia
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Petunia and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Japanese Camellia season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Petunia and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Petunia and Japanese Camellia
Care of Petunia and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia pruning is done 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.