Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
coastal environs
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Dill
In Hindi
Pitanga
डिल प्लांट
In German
Pitanga
Dill Pflanze
In French
Pitanga
Dill usine
In Spanish
Pitanga
Dill Planta
In Greek
Pitanga
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Pitanga
Dill roślin
In Latin
Pitanga
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Dill? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Dill. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Dill 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 Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Dill
Season and care of Pitanga and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Dill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Pitanga and Dill Physical Information
Pitanga and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Dill are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Pitanga and Dill
Care of Pitanga and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.