Red wild petunia
Petunia exserta · Petunias · Nightshade family
Also known as: Hummingbird Petunia
Easy30–60cmPet-friendly
Red wild petunia care at a glance
Red wild petunia (Petunia exserta) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Red wild petunia
Possible pests on Red wild petunia include Aphids and Tobacco budworm. Possible diseases include Grey mould and Stem rot. Red wild petunia is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Tobacco budworm Medium
Disease
- Grey mould Medium
- Stem rot Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Red wild petunia
- Which pests affect Red wild petunia?
- Possible pests on Red wild petunia include Aphids and Tobacco budworm.
- Which diseases affect Red wild petunia?
- Possible diseases include Grey mould and Stem rot.
- Is Red wild petunia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Red wild petunia is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Red wild petunia need?
- Red wild petunia has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Red wild petunia need?
- Red wild petunia prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Red wild petunia frost-hardy?
- Red wild petunia is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.