Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
South Africa
Types
-
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
Raintree
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
raintree
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
raintree
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
raintree
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
Raintree
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Raintree
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Raintree
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
Raintree
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Raintree and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Blue Daisy season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Raintree and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Blue Daisy
Care of Raintree and Blue Daisy 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 Blue Daisy 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 Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.