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Container culture of Petchoa

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw

Growing Petchoa in containers requires high-aeration substrates and strict control of pH within the 5.5–6.0 range to prevent chlorosis. The hybrid combines the growth vigor of Petunia with the compact habit and self-cleaning ability of Calibrachoa, while possessing a more developed root system.

In the reference 30 varieties crop Petchoa, where this is mentioned in the description.

For successful container cultivation of Petchoa, the choice of substrate is critical: due to the roots' sensitivity to waterlogging, it is necessary to use mixes with a high proportion of perlite or vermiculite. Maintaining pH levels in the 5.5–6.0 range is mandatory, as exceeding a value of 6.2 significantly increases the risk of chlorosis caused by impaired iron uptake.

Unlike Petunias, Petchoa possesses a self-cleaning property, whereby withered flowers fall off on their own, maintaining a decorative appearance without the need for manual removal. The hybrid's vigorous root system provides increased resistance to stress and fluctuations in substrate acidity, yet the plant retains a requirement for regular watering and supplemental feeding during the peak flowering period.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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Varieties of Petchoa mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Kakegawa S91

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|OISHI YUKIHISA|ISHIKAWA SHIN

7 records

SAKPXC005

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Ui Akinobu|Iwata, JP / Ishikawa Shin|Kakegawa, JP

5 records

SAKPXC017

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

7 records

Kakegawa S90

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|OISHI YUKIHISA|ISHIKAWA SHIN

5 records

SAKPXC029

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC033

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC034

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Sakata Seed Corporation

5 records

SAKPXC009

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

4 records

SAKPXC010

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

5 records

SAKPXC011

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

5 records

SAKPXC016

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

5 records

KLECA22835

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

4 records

SAKPXC018

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

Kakegawa S88

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Ui Akinobu|Kakegawa, JP

4 records

SAKPXC020

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC021

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

KLECA23590

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stover Anita

4 records

SAKPXC023

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC024

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x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC026

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x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

SAKPXC030

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

4 records

KLECA24829

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

4 records

SAKPXC012

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

3 records

KLECA23830

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

3 records