Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fern
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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 Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Petunia
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Common Name
Petunia
Southern wood fern
In Hindi
Petunia
southern wood fern
In German
Petunie
südlichen Holz fern
In French
Pétunia
sud dryoptéride
In Spanish
Petunia
helecho de madera sur
In Greek
πετούνια
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Petúnia
samambaia de madeira do sul
In Polish
Petunia
południowej drewna paproci
In Latin
Petunia
Fern australi
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Solanales
Polypodiales
Family
Solanaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Southern Wood Fern
Season and care of Petunia and Southern Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Southern Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Southern Wood Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Southern Wood Fern Physical Information
Petunia and Southern Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Petunia and Southern Wood Fern are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Petunia and Southern Wood Fern
Care of Petunia and Southern Wood Fern 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 Wood Fern 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 Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.