Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliotrop
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
héliotrope
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
heliotropo
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
heliotrópio
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
heliotrop
In Latin
Hedysarum
Heliotrope
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Capparis
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Heliotropioideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Heliotrope doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Heliotrope season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliotrope pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.