Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
-
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
coastal environs
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
SCILLA
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Squill
In French
Pitanga
Squille
In Spanish
Pitanga
Escila
In Greek
Pitanga
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Cila
In Polish
Pitanga
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Hyacintheae
Properties of Pitanga and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Squill? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Squill. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Squill
Season and care of Pitanga and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Squill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Pitanga and Squill Physical Information
Pitanga and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Squill are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Pitanga and Squill
Care of Pitanga and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.