Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
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
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
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
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chocolate-root and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Pitanga. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Pitanga
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Pitanga season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Pitanga Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Pitanga are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Chocolate-root and Pitanga
Care of Chocolate-root and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.