Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
coastal environs
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Black, 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Pitanga
sasanqua
In German
Pitanga
sasanqua
In French
Pitanga
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pitanga
sasanqua
In Greek
Pitanga
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Sasankya
In Polish
Pitanga
Sasankya
In Latin
Pitanga
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pitanga and Sasanqua
Season and care of Pitanga and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Sasanqua season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Sasanqua Physical Information
Pitanga and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Sasanqua are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Sasanqua
Care of Pitanga and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.