Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
coastal environs
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson
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
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Pitanga
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Pitanga
Kracher penstemon
In French
Pitanga
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Pitanga
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Pitanga
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Pitanga
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Pitanga
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Myrtaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Pitanga and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.