Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Petunia
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Petunia
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Petunia
Tree Mallow
In German
Petunie
Baum Mallow
In French
Pétunia
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Petunia
árbol de la malva
In Greek
πετούνια
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Mallow
In Polish
Petunia
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Petunia
ligno malvae
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Petunia and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Tree Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Petunia and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Tree Mallow
Care of Petunia and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.