Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
coastal environs
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Pitanga
QUICKSTICK
In German
Pitanga
QUICKSTICK
In French
Pitanga
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Pitanga
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Pitanga
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Pitanga
QuickStick
In Polish
Pitanga
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Pitanga
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pitanga and Quickstick
Season and care of Pitanga and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Quickstick Physical Information
Pitanga and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Quickstick are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Quickstick
Care of Pitanga and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.