Petunia phalaenopsis, pot diameter 20 cm (perennial for the garden)

• Light: Full sun - at least 6 hours of direct light per day for optimal flowering
• Watering: Abundant! In hot summer - daily or even twice a day for potted plants
• Soil: Rich, well-drained. Perfect potting soil mix
• Fertilization: Critical! Fertilizer for flowering once a week or two for continuous flowering
• Pruning: Remove wilted flowers to encourage more blooms.
• Pruning: Cut back by a third as the plant lengthens - it will regenerate and bloom profusely.
• Planting distance: 20-30 cm between seedlings in a planter
• Planting season: Spring (March-May) after the last Yom Kippur

• Sparse flowering: lack of sun, lack of fertilizer, or you didn't prune wilted flowers.
• Long, bald stems: lack of light or a tired plant - prune by half and it will regenerate!
• Yellow leaves: overwatering, poor drainage, or iron deficiency
• Spots on leaves: mold or virus disease - remove infected parts
• Flowers are stuck and do not open: rain or high humidity - prefer Supertunia varieties
• Aphids: Check under leaves. Treat with potassium soap or neem oil.
• Caterpillars and slugs: eat leaves and flowers. Mechanical defense or bait
• Sudden collapse: Usually dehydration - water immediately and he will recover within hours!

• 🌸 Endless bloom: from spring until the first frost!
• 🌈 Amazing variety of colors: any color you want - solid, two-tone, spotted
• 💧 Colorful waterfall: stems spilling up to 1.5 meters!
• 🐕 Pet Safe: ASPCA Approved - Non-toxic to dogs and cats
• ☀️ Heat tolerance: loves the Israeli sun
• 🏠 Multi-purpose: planters, hanging, roofs, balconies, beds
• 🦋 Butterfly Attractant: Nectar for Butterflies and Hummingbirds
• 💰 Cost-effectiveness: Cheap seedling = months of color!

• Scientific name: Petunia × hybrida (hybrid)
• Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)
• Origin: South America (Argentina, Brazil)
• Stem length: 60-150 cm in deciduous varieties
• Growth rate: Very fast
• Plant type: Cold-sensitive perennial (grown as an annual)
• Flowering: Spring to fall (March-November in Israel)
• Flower size: 5-13 cm (depending on variety)

• Surfinia®: The original and well-known waterfall variety! Lush flowering, durable
• Supertunia®: rain-resistant, self-cleaning (no trimming required!)
• Wave®: Spreads horizontally - perfect for ground cover
• Cascadia®: Large flowers, bright colors
• Million Bells® (Calibrachoa): Relative - Small flowers in abundance
• 'Night Sky': Purple with white dots like stars!
• 'Black Velvet': Deep, dramatic black-purple
• 'Phantom': Spectacular black-yellow

💡 Tip: Supertunia and Wave varieties are perfect for beginners - more forgiving and self-cleaning!

• Classic planter: Petunia + Verbena + Bacopa
• Purple Waterfall: Purple Petunia + Lobelia + Purple Sweet Potato Ipomoea
• Romantic Pink: Pink Petunia + Silver Sabion (Dusty Miller)
• Tropical: Red Petunia + Yellow Lantana + Dracaena
• Modern: Petunia 'Night Sky' + Modern Greens
• Hanging flowerpot: Petunia falcata in the center + Ipomoea yam on the sides

🌿 Rule of thumb: "Thriller, Filler, Spiller" - a tall plant in the center, filler around it, and cascades at the edges!

• Cuttings: The easy and fast way!
• When? Spring or early summer
• How? Cut a cutting 10-15 cm long, remove lower leaves
• Rooting: in water or moist perlite - roots within 2-3 weeks
• Seeds: Possible but slower (6-8 weeks to flowering)
• Sowing: Tiny seeds! Do not cover with soil - need light to germinate
• Important: Brand varieties (Surfinia, Supertunia) are protected - propagation for personal use only