About Pitanga and Candelabro
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Habitat
coastal environs
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
candelabro
In Hindi
Pitanga
candelabro
In German
Pitanga
candelabro
In French
Pitanga
candelabro
In Spanish
Pitanga
candelabro
In Greek
Pitanga
candelabro
In Portuguese
Pitanga
candelabro
In Polish
Pitanga
candelabro
In Latin
Pitanga
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Pitanga and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Candelabro. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Candelabro
Season and care of Pitanga and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Candelabro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is .
Pitanga and Candelabro Physical Information
Pitanga and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Pitanga and Candelabro
Care of Pitanga and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.