Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Circular, dissected, long and linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
SABAL minor
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
बौना पल्मेट्टो
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Zwerg Palmetto
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Palmetto nain
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Palmetto enano
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Νάνος Palmetto
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Palmetto anão
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Dwarf Palmetto
In Latin
Hedysarum
Pumilio Palmetto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Arecales
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Palmetto season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
- Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.