Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Raintree
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
raintree
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
raintree
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
raintree
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Raintree
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Raintree
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Raintree
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Raintree
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Solanaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Isolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Fiber Optic Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Raintree and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.