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