Petchoa × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon = 'Sakpxc021' (Beautical Series)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

The plant known as × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon = 'Sakpxc021' from the Beautical Series presents a stunning visual display. Its most striking feature is a profusion of flowers that boast a unique blend of warm cinnamon hues intermingled with shades of pink and undertones of yellow, creating a sunset-like effect. The flowers are notable for their velvety texture and somewhat ruffled edges, contributing to their full and lush appearance. Green foliage forms a contrasting backdrop to the flowers, completing the plant's rich tapestry of color. The leaves are of a bright, healthy green and have a smooth surface with well-defined veining patterns. Together with the flowers, they contribute to the plant's overall dense and bushy demeanor. The plant displays a neat, mounded habit, which makes it particularly attractive for decorative purposes. Flowering profusely throughout its blooming period, the × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon creates a long-lasting visual impact. The blooms cluster together, creating a striking and continuous color display that is both vivid and enchanting. Their endurance and adaptability to various conditions make this plant a popular choice for adding a splash of color to gardens, patios, or balconies. Its overall charm lies not only in its vibrant floral display but also in the elegant form that it maintains throughout its growth. The combination of stunning flowers and rich, green foliage makes the × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon = 'Sakpxc021' a delightful addition to any setting where a pop of color and texture is desired.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Synonyms
  SuperCal Cinnamon Petchoa, Cinnamon Petchoa.
- Common names
  × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon = 'Sakpxc021' (Beautical Series).
Toxicity
- To humans
  The × Petchoa, commonly known as SuperCal, is not known to be toxic to humans. Therefore, there are no specific symptoms of poisoning associated with this hybrid plant that combines characteristics of petunias and calibrachoas. Ingesting parts of the SuperCal is unlikely to cause more than mild gastrointestinal discomfort, if any symptoms occur at all.
- To pets
  The × Petchoa, commonly referred to as SuperCal, has not been documented to be toxic to pets. As a hybrid between petunias and calibrachoas, it is not associated with serious risks if ingested by pets. However, it is generally advised to prevent pets from eating plants, as they can sometimes cause mild gastrointestinal upset, though no specific symptoms of serious poisoning from SuperCal are expected.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Annuals
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Mixed
- Height
  10-14 inches (25-35cm)
- Spread
  14-16 inches (35-40cm)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  9
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Easy to grow: The plant is user-friendly, flourishing in a variety of conditions and suitable for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.
- Vibrant colors: It presents eye-catching cinnamon-colored flowers, which can add a burst of color to any garden or home setting.
- Heat tolerance: It can withstand higher temperatures, making it suitable for warm climates and summer gardens.
- Continuous blooming: The plant offers a long blooming period, providing continuous color throughout the season.
- Low maintenance: It does not require extensive care, making it an attractive option for those with busy lifestyles.
- Attracts pollinators: The blooms attract butterflies and bees, promoting biodiversity in the garden.
- Versatile: It performs well in containers, baskets, and beds, allowing for creative gardening solutions.
- Compact growth: The plant's compact and mounding habit makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces and works well in mixed flower arrangements.
- Disease resistance: It is bred to be more resistant to common plant diseases, ensuring a healthier garden with less need for chemical treatments.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Education and Research: × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon can be used as a study plant in horticultural courses, demonstrating hybridization techniques and the complexities of breeding ornamental plants.
- Art and Photography: The vibrant flowers of × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon make it a stunning subject for botanical illustrations, art projects, and close-up photography, allowing artists and photographers to capture its unique color and form.
- Eco-friendly Dye: The pigments in the petals of × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon can potentially be used to create natural, eco-friendly dyes for fabrics and crafts.
- Wedding and Event Decor: The ornamental appeal of × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon can be utilized for creating table centerpieces, bouquets, and decorative arrangements for weddings and other events.
- Companion Planting: Gardeners might plant × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon alongside vegetable crops to enhance the garden's aesthetic appeal while possibly deterring certain pests with its scent and color.
- Greeting Cards and Bookmarks: Pressed flowers of × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon can be used to adorn handmade greeting cards, bookmarks, and other paper crafts, giving them a unique and natural embellishment.
- Themed Gardens: This plant can be included in "Spice-themed" garden designs where each plant represents a culinary spice or ingredient, playing off its 'cinnamon' moniker for an imaginative garden concept.
- Culinary Presentation: Although not edible, whole flowers or petals of × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon can be used as a decorative non-toxic garnish on plates for special dinners or events, immediately removed before eating.
- Hobby Greenhouses: Enthusiast gardeners can cultivate × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon in hobby greenhouses where its growth patterns and flowering can be closely observed and enjoyed year-round, regardless of outdoor climates.
- Scented Potpourri: The petals of × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon can contribute to the visual appeal and possibly to the fragrance of homemade potpourri mixes when dried and combined with other aromatic botanicals.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Petchoa is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Petchoa is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Beauty and Grace: With its elegant blooms, × Petchoa (often referred to as Superbells or Calibrachoa) symbolizes beauty and grace, often reminding observers of the beauty found in nature and the art of natural design.
- Innovation: Being a hybrid plant with characteristics of Petunias and Calibrachoas, × Petchoa represents innovation, creativity, and the success of human ingenuity in horticulture.
- Versatility: The ability of × Petchoa to thrive in various growing conditions denotes versatility and adaptability, symbolizing resilience and the capacity to prosper in different environments.

💧

Every 3-4 days

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every year

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Beautical SuperCal Petchoa requires consistent moisture but does not like to be waterlogged. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Typically, this might mean watering once every few days, but it can vary depending on the environmental conditions. Aim to provide the equivalent of 1 to 2 gallons per square foot per week, adjusting for rainfall and temperature, to maintain even moisture without overwatering.
Light
Beautical SuperCal Petchoa thrives in full to partial sunlight and should be placed in a spot where it receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily. An east or west-facing window would be ideal, providing bright, indirect light without exposing the plant to the harsh midday sun.
Temperature
Beautical SuperCal Petchoa prefers moderate temperatures, ideally between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit. While it can tolerate short periods outside this range, the plant should not be exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent stress and damage.
Pruning
Prune your Beautical SuperCal Petchoa to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous flowering. The best time to prune is in the late winter or early spring before new growth begins, cutting back to healthy growth just above a leaf node.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
SuperCal Petunia requires a well-draining potting mix, with a pH level between 5.5 to 6.0. Optimal soil can be created by mixing two parts peat moss with one part perlite or coarse sand to ensure good drainage and aeration. Regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer will keep the plant thriving.
Repotting
SuperCal Petunias do not typically need repotting as they are usually grown as annuals. If grown as perennials in containers, repot them every spring to refresh the soil and accommodate root growth.
Humidity & Misting
SuperCal Petunias prefer moderate humidity levels but are quite tolerant to varying conditions. They perform best when humidity is around 40-50% which aligns with typical indoor environments.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright indirect light and water when the top inch of soil dries out.
- Outdoor
  Plant in well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, and water regularly.
- Hardiness zone
  10-11 USDA
Life cycle
The × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon, a hybrid between petunias and calibrachoas, begins its life cycle with seed germination, which occurs under warm conditions with adequate moisture. Following germination, it enters a vegetative stage of rapid leaf and stem growth, during which it will develop a bushy appearance. As the plant matures, flower buds form and then bloom, revealing the characteristic cinnamon-colored flowers. The flowering stage can last several weeks to months with proper care, including deadheading to encourage continuous blooming. After flowering, the plant will produce seeds if pollination occurs, although hybrid plants like the Petchoa may have reduced fertility. Eventually, as cool temperatures arrive or growing conditions decline, the plant will enter senescence, completing its annual life cycle.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- The × Petchoa Beautical Cinnamon, commonly known as a hybrid between petunias and calibrachoas, is typically propagated through cuttings, as this method preserves the characteristics of the hybrid. The most popular technique for propagating this plant involves taking stem cuttings during the late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be about 3-4 inches (approximately 7.5-10 centimeters) long, with several leaves, and the lower leaves should be removed. The cut end of the cutting is usually dipped in a rooting hormone to enhance root development and then placed into a well-draining soil mix or a starting medium like perlite or vermiculite. The environment should be kept humid, which can be achieved by covering the cuttings with a plastic dome or placing them in a propagator. Maintaining a consistent temperature of around 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 21-24 degrees Celsius) will encourage rooting, and roots typically form within a few weeks, after which the new plants can be transplanted.