Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
coastal environs
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In German
Pitanga
figwort
In French
Pitanga
scrofulaire
In Spanish
Pitanga
figwort
In Portuguese
Pitanga
figwort
In Polish
Pitanga
figwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Myrtaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Figwort. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Figwort doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Figwort 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 Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Figwort
Season and care of Pitanga and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Figwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Figwort Physical Information
Pitanga and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Figwort are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Pitanga and Figwort
Care of Pitanga and Figwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.