Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, 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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Pitanga
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Pitanga
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Pitanga
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Pitanga
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Pitanga
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Pitanga
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Pitanga
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Euphorbiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Pitanga and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Kukui. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Kukui
Season and care of Pitanga and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Kukui season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Kukui Physical Information
Pitanga and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Kukui are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pitanga and Kukui
Care of Pitanga and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.