Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America
Types
-
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
not provided
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Petunia
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Petunia
In Hindi
pinkroot
Petunia
In German
Spigelia
Petunie
In French
Spigelia
Pétunia
In Spanish
Spigelia
Petunia
In Greek
Spigelia
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Petúnia
In Polish
Spigelia
Petunia
In Latin
Spigelia
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Loganiceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Petunia
Season and care of Pinkroot and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Petunia Physical Information
Pinkroot and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Petunia are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Pinkroot and Petunia
Care of Pinkroot and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.