Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
America, Europe
Types
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Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
coastal environs
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Verbena
In German
Pitanga
Eisenkraut
In French
Pitanga
verveine
In Spanish
Pitanga
Verbena
In Portuguese
Pitanga
verbena
In Polish
Pitanga
werbena
In Latin
Pitanga
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pitanga and Verbena
Season and care of Pitanga and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Verbena season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pitanga and Verbena Physical Information
Pitanga and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Verbena are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Verbena
Care of Pitanga and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.