Primarily this plant was born in Germany and is the result of crossing some different species of petunias. Despite being originally from that country, petunias have adapted well to the Brazilian climate and there are about 14 native species here. However, for the plant to grow and flourish, it is important to know how to grow night sky petunia, as well as how to care for it.
A curiosity: petunias are from the same family as tomatoes, peppers and potatoes.
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What makes Petunia Night Sky stand out is its petals, which are an intense shade of purple with white spots. This refers to a sky full of stars and is what gave this species its name.
The species can reach up to one meter in length and is in the creeping group, so its cultivation can be like a pending plant.
how to plant
They can develop well in shallow pots, such as Bonsai, but it is best to place them in pots at least 30cm deep.
So that your plant does not get excess water, we recommend that you fill 1/3 of the vase with stones or expanded clay, and above that layer add a geotextile blanket or piece of cloth.
However, expanded clay is preferable as it provides nutrients for the plant and helps retain moisture without harming plant development.
After making the drainage system, just add the substrate, which must be specific for flowering plants, then make a hole and position the seedling. Then top up with more soil until the pot is completely filled.
how to care
Petunia Night Sky should be placed in an environment with a lot of light and a few hours of direct sunlight, about 5 to 6 hours a day.
Regarding irrigation, you should not wet the plant or the flowers, as this could cause rot or burns. So the ideal is to wet only the soil.
Watering can be daily, as petunia likes moist soil, but be careful not to soak the soil too much, which will encourage the appearance of fungus and possibly rot the roots.
We recommend that you always remove the dried flowers and leaves, as this helps the plant to maintain a pace of growth.
Regarding fertilization, this can be done periodically by just adding 1 cm of earthworm humus to the vase.
This plant blooms almost all year round, making it a good option for decorating environments.
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