Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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 pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Raintree
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
raintree
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
raintree
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
raintree
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Raintree
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Raintree
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
Raintree
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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.