Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
coastal environs
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
In Hindi
Pitanga
Hydrangea
In German
Pitanga
Hortensie
In French
Pitanga
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pitanga
Hortensia
In Greek
Pitanga
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pitanga
Hortensja
In Latin
Pitanga
Hibiscus
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pitanga and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Pitanga and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Good Luck Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Pitanga and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Pitanga and Good Luck Tree
Care of Pitanga and Good Luck Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.