Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Petunia
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Petunia
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Petunia
In German
Trompete Baum
Petunie
In French
Trompette Arbre
Pétunia
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Petunia
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Petúnia
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Petunia
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Petunia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Petunia
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Trumpet Tree and Petunia Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Petunia are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Petunia
Care of Trumpet Tree and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.