Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Bromeliad
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Raintree
Bromeliad
In German
raintree
Bromeliad
In French
raintree
Bromeliad
In Spanish
raintree
Bromeliad
In Greek
Raintree
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Raintree
Bromeliad
In Polish
Raintree
Bromeliad
In Latin
Raintree
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Bromeliales
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Bromeliad
Season and care of Raintree and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Bromeliad season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Bromeliad Physical Information
Raintree and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Bromeliad are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Raintree and Bromeliad
Care of Raintree and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.