Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States
Habitat
coastal environs
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Pitanga
silver dollar
In German
Pitanga
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Pitanga
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Pitanga
planta de la plata
In Greek
Pitanga
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Pitanga
silver dollar
In Polish
Pitanga
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Pitanga
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Silver Dollar
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Silver Dollar? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Silver Dollar. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Silver Dollar doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Pitanga and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Silver Dollar season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Pitanga and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Pitanga and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Silver Dollar
Care of Pitanga and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.