Petunia in 4 Inch Nursery Pot (Any Colour)
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₹249
(72%OFF)
Features
- Colorful blooms
- Low-maintenance
- Continuous bloomers
- Attracts butterflies
- Ornamental plant
Description of product
The Petunia plant is a genus of flowering plants of South American origin. It is an annual flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is a gardener's favorite and is used as an ornamental plant with showy trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in a variety of beautiful colors. The flowers attract many pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, and many more. This is a winter flowering plant.
Benefits of Petunia Plant
Ornamental Beauty :
The Petunia flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades and will instantly add a pop of color to your home garden.
Attract Pollinators :
The blooms of the Petunia plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.
Low Maintenance:
The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and frequent pruning sometimes to help in its healthy growth.
Care Tips for a Petunia Plant
Watering :
The soil for the Petunia plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.
Light :
The Petunia plant loves bright sunlight for at least 6-7 hours a day.
Placement :
Petunia is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight.
Fertilization :
To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Petunia Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.
Ideal Soil Mix :
Petunia plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)
Pruning :
Keep pruning the Petunia plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread.
Pest Control :
Mealybugs and thrips are a big problem for the Petunia plant. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petunia Plant
1. What are the common colors of Petunia plants?
Petunia plants commonly have flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, and white.
2. Can I grow Petunia indoors?
No, Petunia cannot be grown indoors as it needs lots of sunlight and a well-ventilated environment
3. How often should I water my Petunia plant?
Check to see if the topmost layer of the soil is moist, and then water it.
4. Where can I buy Petunia plants?
Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.
5. Can I grow Petunia in cold climates?
Petunia is a typical plant of the winter season in India. They thrive with a slight nip in the air and grow abundantly.
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