Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pitanga
In German
Hortensie
Pitanga
In French
Hortensia
Pitanga
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pitanga
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pitanga
In Polish
Hortensja
Pitanga
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pitanga
Family
Brassicaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Arugula and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Arugula and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Arugula and Pitanga. Arugula doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Arugula does not have fragrant flowers. Arugula has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pitanga has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Arugula and Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arugula and Pitanga
Season and care of Arugula and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Arugula and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arugula season is Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arugula is Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arugula and Pitanga Physical Information
Arugula and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Arugula and Pitanga are as follows:
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
Arugula leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Arugula and Pitanga
Care of Arugula and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.