Petunia

Zinnia

About Petunia and Zinnia

Petunia

Zinnia

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Petunia flowers have a history of symbolizing resentment, anger, and being used as a symbol of not feeling loved.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

resentment and anger

Astrological Flower

Petunia

Birth Month Flower

January

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Petunia × hybrida

Tribe

Solanaceae » Petunieae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

3522

3 25000

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Information about Petunia and Zinnia

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Petunia and Zinnia in the sections below.

Petunia and Zinnia color

Petunia and Zinnia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Petunia and Zinnia color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Petunia is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Dome shaped Zinnia has fragrance.

More facts about Petunia and Zinnia

You must be eager to know more facts about Petunia and Zinnia. Did you know Petunia has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America while Zinnia has originated in Mexico. One of the Interesting Facts about Petunia and Zinnia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Petunia and Zinnia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Petunia and Zinnia uses in this section. Petunia and Zinnia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Petunia is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding whereas Zinnia on Thanksgiving Day, Wedding. Petunia and Zinnia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Petunia and Zinnia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Petunia and Zinnia Family classification here. Petunia and Zinnia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.