Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
coastal environs
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Pitanga
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Pitanga
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Pitanga
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Pitanga
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Pitanga
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Pitanga
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Pitanga
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Pitanga and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.