Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Brazil
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Red, Copper
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oval to egg shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
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
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
In Hindi
Raintree
  
जरुल
  
In German
raintree
  
Königinblume
  
In French
raintree
  
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Spanish
raintree
  
Banabá Plant
  
In Greek
Raintree
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Portuguese
Raintree
  
Resedá-gigante
  
In Polish
Raintree
  
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
In Latin
Raintree
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Brunfelsia
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Petunioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Raintree and Pride of India
Season and care of Raintree and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Pride of India season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Pride of India Physical Information
Raintree and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Pride of India are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Raintree and Pride of India
Care of Raintree and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.