Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
not provided
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Petunia
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Petunia
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Petunia
In German
Epidendrum
Petunie
In French
Epidendrum
Pétunia
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Petunia
In Greek
Epidendrum
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Petúnia
In Polish
Epidendrum
Petunia
In Latin
Epidendrum
Petunia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Petunia
Season and care of Epidendrum and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Petunia Physical Information
Epidendrum and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Petunia are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Epidendrum and Petunia
Care of Epidendrum and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.