Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
South America
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Petunia
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Petunia
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Petunia
लाल बुरांश
In German
Petunie
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Pétunia
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Petunia
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
πετούνια
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Petúnia
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Petunia
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Petunia
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Petunia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Petunia and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.