Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Raintree
boxberry
In German
raintree
boxberry
In French
raintree
boxberry
In Spanish
raintree
boxberry
In Greek
Raintree
boxberry
In Portuguese
Raintree
boxberry
In Polish
Raintree
boxberry
In Latin
Raintree
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Boxberry
Season and care of Raintree and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Boxberry season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Boxberry Physical Information
Raintree and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Boxberry are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Boxberry
Care of Raintree and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.