Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12*1
Sunset Zone
not provided
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Petunia
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Petunia
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Petunia
Tomatillos
In German
Petunie
Tomatillos
In French
Pétunia
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Petunia
Tomatillos
In Greek
πετούνια
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Tomatillos
In Polish
Petunia
Tomatillos
In Latin
Petunia
Tomatillos
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Tomatillo
Season and care of Petunia and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Tomatillo season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Petunia and Tomatillo Physical Information
Petunia and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Tomatillo are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Tomatillo
Care of Petunia and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.