What is the common name of the petunia? Let us introduce you to this flower
The petunia is a perennial herbaceous flower that first originated in South America and is now a very popular household ornamental flower all over the world, also known as the king of herbaceous flowers.
Other names of the petunia
Bidongqie, hybrid petunia, lingzhi peony, shuttlecock flower, dwarf trumpet, sweet potato flower, petunia
Habits of the petunia
The petunia is a long-day plant. Given sufficient sunlight, it takes more than 100 days from sowing to flowering.
The petunia is not cold-tolerant and fears waterlogging; the most suitable growing temperature is 13-18°C.
In winter, the most suitable growing temperature for the petunia is 4-10°C, and it stops growing below 4°C.
In summer, the petunia can withstand high temperatures above 35°C, and vigorous growth requires sufficient water.
During the plum rain season, avoid overly wet potting soil for the petunia, which can cause excessive stem and leaf growth and even root rot and death due to long-term water accumulation.
Flower language of the petunia
The flower language of the petunia is "peace of mind," indicating family happiness, harmony, and tranquility. It is one of the flowers very suitable for home growing.
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