Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
coastal environs
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Pitanga
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Pitanga
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Pitanga
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Pitanga
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Pitanga
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Pitanga
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Pitanga
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Pitanga
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Eugenia
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Ram's Horn
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Ram's Horn? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Ram's Horn. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Pitanga and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Ram's Horn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Pitanga and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Ram's Horn
Care of Pitanga and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.