Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Mexico, Central America
Habitat
coastal environs
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Pitanga
summer squash
In German
Pitanga
Sommerkürbis
In French
Pitanga
courges d'été
In Spanish
Pitanga
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Pitanga
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Pitanga
abobrinha
In Polish
Pitanga
latem squash
In Latin
Pitanga
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Pitanga and Summer Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Summer Squash. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Summer Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Summer Squash
Season and care of Pitanga and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Summer Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Pitanga and Summer Squash Physical Information
Pitanga and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Summer Squash are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Summer Squash
Care of Pitanga and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.