Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
North America, Europe, Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-8
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
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Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Raintree
duckweed
In German
raintree
Entengrütze
In French
raintree
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
raintree
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Raintree
duckweed
In Portuguese
Raintree
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
Raintree
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Raintree and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Duckweed. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Raintree and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Raintree and Duckweed
Season and care of Raintree and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Duckweed season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is .
Raintree and Duckweed Physical Information
Raintree and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Raintree and Duckweed
Care of Raintree and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.