Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
coastal environs
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Pitanga
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Pitanga
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Pitanga
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Pitanga
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Pitanga
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Pitanga
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Pitanga
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Pitanga
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Pitanga and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Mashua. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Mashua
Season and care of Pitanga and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Mashua season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Mashua Physical Information
Pitanga and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Mashua are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pitanga and Mashua
Care of Pitanga and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.