Plant Care Large White Petunia

Large White Petunia

4.2 out of 5 (15 experiences)

Large White Petunia has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily
Large White Petunia has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Garden Petunia, Wild white petunia and White moon petunia

Taxonomy

Petunia axillaris
Petunia
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Large White Petunia

💦 Water

How often to water your Large White Petunia

Water needs for Large White Petunia
0.5 cups
every 9

Large White 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.

Calculate water needs of Large White Petunia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Large White Petunia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Large White Petunia: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Large White Petunia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Large White Petunia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Large White Petunia in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Large White Petunia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Large White 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 Large White Petunia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Large White 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.

Large White Petunia Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Large White 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Large White Petunia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Large White Petunia doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Large White Petunia Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Large White 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!

Best Soil Mix for Large White Petunia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Large White Petunia →


💩 Fertilizer

Large White Petunia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Large White Petunia →


🌎 Native Region

Large White Petunia is native to South America.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Large White Petunia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Large White Petunia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Large White Petunia

Large White Petunia

Large White Petunia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Large White Petunia has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 9
Large White Petunia has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 7
Large White Petunia has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 4
Large White Petunia has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 4
Large White Petunia has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 3
Large White Petunia has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Large White Petunia has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
@Maria avatar
@@Maria
leaf-1 74 Plants
xp 5,697 XP
globe Highland, CA
07/07/2021

We just don’t vibe. It keeps wilting and dying and coming back to bloom 3 flowers, repeat.

Browns easily Browns easily
@SushiRocks avatar
@@SushiRocks
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 127 XP
06/22/2021

Grew too fast and flowered too much, I think I’m allergic

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Pest magnet Pest magnet
Survivor Survivor
Isabelle  avatar
@Isabelle
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 35 XP
globe Scotland, SD
05/17/2021

its just so beautiful 🥺

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Isabelle  avatar
@Isabelle
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 35 XP
globe Scotland, SD
05/17/2021

its just so beautiful 🥺

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate

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