Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Raintree
बीजपत्र
In German
raintree
Cotyledon
In French
raintree
Cotyledon
In Spanish
raintree
Cotyledon
In Greek
Raintree
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Raintree
Cotyledon
In Polish
Raintree
Liścień
In Latin
Raintree
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Raintree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Raintree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Cotyledon season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Raintree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Raintree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Raintree and Cotyledon
Care of Raintree and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.