Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, 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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In German
raintree
Mizuna
In French
raintree
Mizuna
In Spanish
raintree
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Raintree
Mizuna
In Polish
Raintree
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Mizuna
Season and care of Raintree and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Mizuna season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Raintree and Mizuna Physical Information
Raintree and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Mizuna are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Raintree and Mizuna
Care of Raintree and Mizuna 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 Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.