Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
coastal environs
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
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 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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium, 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
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Pitanga
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Pitanga
Crested Iris
In French
Pitanga
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Pitanga
Crested Iris
In Greek
Pitanga
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Crested Iris
In Polish
Pitanga
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Pitanga
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Pitanga and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Crested Iris. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Crested 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Crested Iris
Season and care of Pitanga and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Crested Iris Physical Information
Pitanga and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Crested Iris are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Crested Iris
Care of Pitanga and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.