Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
White
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
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 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Petunia
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Petunia
Trichocereus
In Hindi
Petunia
Trichocereus
In German
Petunie
Trichocereus
In French
Pétunia
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Petunia
Trichocereus
In Greek
πετούνια
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Trichocereus
In Polish
Petunia
Trichocereus
In Latin
Petunia
Trichocereus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Petunia and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Trichocereus. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Trichocereus
Season and care of Petunia and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Trichocereus season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Trichocereus Physical Information
Petunia and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Petunia and Trichocereus are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Petunia and Trichocereus
Care of Petunia and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
