Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
coastal environs
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Pitanga
Bearded Iris
In German
Pitanga
Schwertlilie
In French
Pitanga
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Pitanga
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Pitanga
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Pitanga
bearded Iris
In Polish
Pitanga
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Pitanga
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Pitanga and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Bearded Iris. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Bearded Iris 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 Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Pitanga and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Pitanga and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Bearded Iris
Care of Pitanga and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.