Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Alternanthera
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Raintree
In German
Alternanthera
raintree
In French
Alternanthera
raintree
In Spanish
Alternanthera
raintree
In Greek
Alternanthera
Raintree
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Raintree
In Polish
Alternanthera
Raintree
In Latin
Alternanthera
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Raintree
Season and care of Alternanthera and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Alternanthera and Raintree Physical Information
Alternanthera and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Raintree are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alternanthera and Raintree
Care of Alternanthera and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.