Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
coastal environs
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Pitanga
Hydrangea
In German
Pitanga
Hortensie
In French
Pitanga
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pitanga
Hortensia
In Greek
Pitanga
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pitanga
Hortensja
In Latin
Pitanga
Hibiscus
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Pitanga and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Batavia. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Batavia 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 Pitanga and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Batavia
Season and care of Pitanga and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Batavia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Pitanga and Batavia Physical Information
Pitanga and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Batavia are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pitanga and Batavia
Care of Pitanga and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.