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Petunia

Petunia

Petunia x hybrida

Medium difficultyWinterFlowers
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Petunia

Petunias are the hallmark of North Indian winter terrace gardens, prized for their relentless, vibrant blooming. While older, local seed lines grow tall, leggy, and produce few flowers, modern F1 spreading or multiflora types form dense mounds that spill beautifully over pot edges.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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