Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
sweetshrub
In Latin
Hedysarum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Laurales
Family
Solanaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Capparis
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.