Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
coastal environs
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
Pitanga
Primavera plant
In German
Pitanga
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
Pitanga
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
Pitanga
planta de Primavera
In Greek
Pitanga
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
Pitanga
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Pitanga
Primavera roślin
In Latin
Pitanga
Primavera herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Eugenia
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Primavera
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Primavera? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Primavera. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Primavera doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Primavera 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 Primavera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Primavera
Season and care of Pitanga and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Primavera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Primavera Physical Information
Pitanga and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Primavera are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Primavera
Care of Pitanga and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.