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About Petunia and Jasmine


About Jasmine and Petunia


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs   
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   

Origin
South America   
Southern Africa   

Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias   
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   

Number of Varieties
118   
38
100   
99+

Habitat
Terrestrial   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
not provided   
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
5.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
2.50 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   
Pale White, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Black, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

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, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses   
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Hanging Basket, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Unknown   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Petunia   
ALOE arborescens   

Common Name
Petunia   
Hydrangea or hortensia   

In Hindi
Petunia   
चमेली   

In German
Petunie   
Jasmin   

In French
Pétunia   
Jasmin   

In Spanish
Petunia   
Hortensia   

In Greek
πετούνια   
υδραγεία   

In Portuguese
Petúnia   
Jasmin   

In Polish
Petunia   
Jasmin   

In Latin
Petunia   
Jasmin   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Streptophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Aloaceae   

Genus
Petunia   
Jasminium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Jasmineae   

Subfamily
Petunioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
35   
99+
200   
99+

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Properties of Petunia and Jasmine

Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Jasmine. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jasmine has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Petunia and Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Petunia and Jasmine

Season and care of Petunia and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Jasmine season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Petunia and Jasmine Physical Information

Petunia and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Jasmine are as follows:

Care of Petunia and Jasmine

Care of Petunia and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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