Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Aster
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Portuguese
Aster
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Aster and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Aster and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Aster and Pitanga. Aster doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Aster has allergic reactions like and Pitanga has allergic reactions like . 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 Aster and Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aster and Pitanga
Season and care of Aster and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Pitanga Physical Information
Aster and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Pitanga are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Aster and Pitanga
Care of Aster and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.