Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Encyclia, Orchid
In German
raintree
Orchidee
In French
raintree
Orchidée
In Spanish
raintree
Orquídea
In Greek
Raintree
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Raintree
orquídea
In Polish
Raintree
orquídea
In Latin
Raintree
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Encyclia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Encyclia
Season and care of Raintree and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Encyclia season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Raintree and Encyclia Physical Information
Raintree and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Encyclia are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Encyclia
Care of Raintree and Encyclia 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 Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.