Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Raintree
Applemint Tree
In German
raintree
Applemint Baum
In French
raintree
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
raintree
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Raintree
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Raintree
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Raintree
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Raintree
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Applemint
Season and care of Raintree and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Applemint season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Applemint Physical Information
Raintree and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Applemint are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Raintree and Applemint
Care of Raintree and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.