Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Coconut and Dates
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Light, Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
All year
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Boron, EDTA iron, Maganese, Magnesium, Nitrogen, 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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Palma
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Petunia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Palm Tree
Season and care of Petunia and Palm Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Palm Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Palm Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Palm Tree is Light, Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Palm Tree is Acidic.
Petunia and Palm Tree Physical Information
Petunia and Palm Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Palm Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Palm Tree are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Palm Tree flower color: White and Yellow
- Palm Tree leaf color: Brown
Care of Petunia and Palm Tree
Care of Petunia and Palm Tree 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 Palm Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Palm Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.