Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
coastal environs
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Pitanga
Capnoides
In German
Pitanga
Capnoides
In French
Pitanga
capnoides
In Spanish
Pitanga
Capnoides
In Greek
Pitanga
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Capnoides
In Polish
Pitanga
Capnoides
In Latin
Pitanga
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Myrtales
Agaricales
Family
Myrtaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Capnoides. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Capnoides
Season and care of Pitanga and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Capnoides season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Capnoides Physical Information
Pitanga and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Capnoides are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pitanga and Capnoides
Care of Pitanga and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides 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 Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.