How to Care for Petunia × atkinsiana

Korean name: 페튜니아

A popular horticultural plant with trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom abundantly in pots or hanging baskets. It comes in various colors and patterns.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: flowering plant, flower bed, hanging basket, imported

Care Guide

• Light: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining mixed soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks.

Common questions

How often should you water Petunia × atkinsiana?

Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Petunia × atkinsiana?

It likes More than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining mixed soil..

Is Petunia × atkinsiana safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Petunia × atkinsiana good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Average humidity.. Fertilise Balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks..