Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Silver dust
In Hindi
Raintree
डस्टी मिलर
In German
raintree
Dusty Miller
In French
raintree
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
raintree
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Raintree
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Raintree
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Raintree
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Raintree
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Raintree and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Dusty Miller season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Raintree and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Raintree and Dusty Miller
Care of Raintree and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.