Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
coastal environs
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In German
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In French
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In Greek
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In Polish
Pitanga
jumping cholla
In Latin
Pitanga
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Eugenia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Jumping Cholla. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Jumping Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Pitanga and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla
Care of Pitanga and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.