Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
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 Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Pitanga
meadow saffron
In German
Pitanga
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Pitanga
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pitanga
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Pitanga
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Pitanga
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Pitanga
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Meadow Saffron. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Pitanga and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron
Care of Pitanga and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.