Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rainforest, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
LUDISIA argyroneura
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
joya de la orquídea
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Jewel Orchid
In Latin
Hedysarum
Jewel Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Jewel Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Jewel Orchid 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 Jewel Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Jewel Orchid season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Jewel Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Jewel Orchid is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jewel Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Jewel Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Jewel Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jewel Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewel Orchid 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 Jewel Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.