Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
coastal environs
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In German
Pitanga
Hatiora
In French
Pitanga
Hatiora
In Spanish
Pitanga
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Hatiora
In Polish
Pitanga
hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Rhipsalideae
Properties of Pitanga and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Hatiora. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Hatiora
Season and care of Pitanga and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Hatiora season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Hatiora Physical Information
Pitanga and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Pitanga and Hatiora
Care of Pitanga and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.