Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
coastal environs
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In German
Pitanga
Prachtspieren
In French
Pitanga
Astilbe
In Spanish
Pitanga
Astilbe
In Portuguese
Pitanga
astilbe
In Polish
Pitanga
astilbe
In Latin
Pitanga
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pitanga and Astilbe
Season and care of Pitanga and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Astilbe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Astilbe Physical Information
Pitanga and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Astilbe are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Astilbe
Care of Pitanga and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.