Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
coastal environs
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Pitanga
Snow Flake
In German
Pitanga
Schneeflocke
In French
Pitanga
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Pitanga
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Pitanga
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Floco de neve
In Polish
Pitanga
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Snow Flake
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Snow Flake? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Snow Flake. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Snow Flake doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Snow Flake
Season and care of Pitanga and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Snow Flake season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Snow Flake Physical Information
Pitanga and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Snow Flake are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pitanga and Snow Flake
Care of Pitanga and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.