Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Africa
Habitat
coastal environs
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Pitanga
persian violet
In German
Pitanga
persian violet
In French
Pitanga
persian violet
In Spanish
Pitanga
Violeta persa
In Greek
Pitanga
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Violeta persa
In Polish
Pitanga
Persian Violet
In Latin
Pitanga
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Myrtaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Persian Violet. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Persian Violet
Season and care of Pitanga and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Pitanga and Persian Violet Physical Information
Pitanga and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Persian Violet are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Persian Violet
Care of Pitanga and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.