How much sunlight does my Britton's Wild Petunia need?

Britton's Wild Petunia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Britton's Wild Petunia?

Britton's Wild Petunia does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Britton's Wild Petunia?

Britton's Wild Petunia is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Britton's Wild Petunia?

Britton's Wild Petunia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Britton's Wild Petunia be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Britton's Wild Petunia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Britton's Wild Petunia?

Britton's Wild Petunia can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Britton's Wild Petunia

Q: Is Britton's Wild Petunia easy to care for?

Britton's Wild Petunia is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Britton's Wild Petunia?

Britton's Wild Petunia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Also known as

Mexican Bluebell, Mexican Bluebell, Mexican petunia and Britton's wild petunia

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ruellia simplex

Genus

Ruellia

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Britton's Wild Petunia

Water

How often to water your Britton's Wild Petunia

Britton's Wild Petunia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

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Light needs and placement for plant Britton's Wild Petunia: 1ft from a window

Britton's Wild Petunia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Britton's Wild Petunia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Britton's Wild Petunia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Britton's Wild Petunia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Britton's Wild Petunia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Britton's Wild Petunia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors