Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Dill
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Pitanga
In German
Dill Pflanze
Pitanga
In French
Dill usine
Pitanga
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Pitanga
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Pitanga
In Polish
Dill roślin
Pitanga
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dill and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Dill and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Dill and Pitanga. Dill doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Dill has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Pitanga has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Dill and Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dill and Pitanga
Season and care of Dill and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Pitanga season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Pitanga Physical Information
Dill and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Pitanga are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Dill and Pitanga
Care of Dill and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.