Raintree

Physostegia

About Raintree and Physostegia

Raintree

Physostegia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Brazil

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Shrub

Number of Varieties

2570

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Green, Light Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Root Division

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

Physostegia

In Hindi

Raintree

Physostegia

In German

raintree

Physostegia

In French

raintree

Physostegia

In Spanish

raintree

Physostegia

In Greek

Raintree

Physostegia

In Portuguese

Raintree

Physostegia

In Polish

Raintree

Physostegia

In Latin

Raintree

Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Lamiales

Family

Solanaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Brunfelsia

Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Number of Species

5065

1 27800

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Properties of Raintree and Physostegia

Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Physostegia. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Physostegia 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 Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Raintree and Physostegia

Season and care of Raintree and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Physostegia season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Raintree and Physostegia Physical Information

Raintree and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Physostegia are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Raintree and Physostegia

Care of Raintree and Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.