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Seaside Petunia (Calibrachoa parviflora)

Seaside Petunia (Calibrachoa parviflora) is a low-growing perennial herb native to South America, featuring small white to pale pink flowers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Watering

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and cooler at night.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Regular feeding during the growing season promotes blooming.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.1 - 0.2 m

Spread

0.3 - 0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1 - 2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

90000

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Synonyms
Brachyanthes nierembergiensis Cham. ex Dunal
Calibrachoa mexicana Lex.
Calibrachoa procumbens Cerv.
Leptophragma montevidensis Benth. ex Dunal
Leptophragma prostrata Benth. ex Dunal
Lindernia montevidensis Spreng.
Nama glandulosa Peter
Namation glandulosum (Peter) Brand
Nicotiana parviflora (Juss.) Lehm.
Nierembergia viscidula Kunth
Petunia parviflora Juss.
Petunia villadiana Bárcena ex Hemsl.
Petunia viscidula Miers
Salpiglossis prostrata Hook. & Arn.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familySolanaceae
  • genusCalibrachoa
  • speciesCalibrachoa parviflora
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic

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