Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
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Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Raintree
Aechmea
In German
raintree
Aechmea
In French
raintree
Aechmea
In Spanish
raintree
Aechmea
In Portuguese
Raintree
Aechmea
In Polish
Raintree
Aechmea
In Latin
Raintree
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Petunioideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Raintree and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Aechmea. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Raintree and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Raintree and Aechmea
Season and care of Raintree and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Aechmea season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is .
Raintree and Aechmea Physical Information
Raintree and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Raintree and Aechmea
Care of Raintree and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.