Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Brazil
  
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
  
Raintree
  
In German
Lampionblume
  
raintree
  
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
  
raintree
  
In Greek
Chinese lantern
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
Chinese lantern
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Physalis
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Physaleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Petunioideae
  
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Raintree
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Raintree Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Raintree are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Raintree
Care of Chinese Lantern and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.