Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not provided
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Petunia
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Petunia
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Petunia
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Petunie
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Pétunia
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Petunia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
πετούνια
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Petunia
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Petunia
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Petunia and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Southern Magnolia season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Petunia and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Petunia and Southern Magnolia
Care of Petunia and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.