Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Pitanga
Zwiebel
In Spanish
Pitanga
Cebolla
In Greek
Pitanga
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Cebola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pitanga and White Onion
Season and care of Pitanga and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and White Onion season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Pitanga and White Onion Physical Information
Pitanga and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and White Onion are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and White Onion
Care of Pitanga and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.