Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Tropical regions
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Raintree
Ragged Robin
In German
raintree
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
raintree
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
raintree
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Raintree
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Raintree
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Raintree
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Raintree
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Raintree and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Raintree and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Ragged Robin season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Raintree and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Ragged Robin
Care of Raintree and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.