Raintree

Alternanthera

About Raintree and Alternanthera

Raintree

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tender Perennial

Origin

Brazil

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

25400

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

Alternanthera

In Hindi

Raintree

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

raintree

Alternanthera

In French

raintree

Alternanthera

In Spanish

raintree

Alternanthera

In Greek

Raintree

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

Raintree

Alternanthera

In Polish

Raintree

Alternanthera

In Latin

Raintree

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Caryophyllales

Family

Solanaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Brunfelsia

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

5027

1 27800

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Properties of Raintree and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Alternanthera. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Raintree and Alternanthera

Season and care of Raintree and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Alternanthera season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Raintree and Alternanthera Physical Information

Raintree and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Alternanthera are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Raintree and Alternanthera

Care of Raintree and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.