Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Astilbe
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Prachtspieren
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Astilbe
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Astilbe
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
astilbe
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
astilbe
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
astilbe
In Latin
Hedysarum
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Astilbe has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.