Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Pride of Barbados
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Hedysarum
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capparis
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Pride of Barbados doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Pride of Barbados season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.