Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Southern Europe
Habitat
coastal environs
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Zone 1A
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Garland, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
DAPHNE cneorum
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
In Hindi
Pitanga
डाफ्ने गुलाब
In German
Pitanga
Daphne Rose
In French
Pitanga
Rose Daphne
In Spanish
Pitanga
Daphne Rose
In Greek
Pitanga
Daphne Rose
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Daphne Rose
In Polish
Pitanga
Daphne Rose
In Latin
Pitanga
Daphne Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Rose Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Rose Daphne? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Rose Daphne. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Rose Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Rose Daphne 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 Rose Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Rose Daphne
Season and care of Pitanga and Rose Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Rose Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Rose Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Rose Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose Daphne is Neutral.
Pitanga and Rose Daphne Physical Information
Pitanga and Rose Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Rose Daphne are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
- Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Rose Daphne
Care of Pitanga and Rose Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.