Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
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
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
BRAHEA armata
Common Name
Petunia
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
In Hindi
Petunia
Mexican Blue Palm
In German
Petunie
Mexican Blue Palm
In French
Pétunia
Palmier bleu du Mexique
In Spanish
Petunia
palma blanca
In Greek
πετούνια
Mexican Blue Palm
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Mexican Blue Palm
In Polish
Petunia
Mexican Blue Palm
In Latin
Petunia
Mexican Blue Palm
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm
Season and care of Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Mexican Blue Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm Physical Information
Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
- Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Care of Petunia and Mexican Blue Palm
Care of Petunia and Mexican Blue 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.