Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Not Available
Botanical Name
Petunia
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Petunia
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Petunia
Schlumbergera
In German
Petunie
Schlumbergera
In French
Pétunia
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Petunia
Schlumbergera
In Greek
πετούνια
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Petunia
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Petunia
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Petunia
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Petunia and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Schlumbergera. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Petunia and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Petunia and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Schlumbergera season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Petunia and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Petunia and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Petunia and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Petunia and Schlumbergera
Care of Petunia and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.