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About Raintree and Ribbon Grass


About Ribbon Grass and Raintree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Grass   

Origin
Brazil   
World/Pandemic, Europe   

Types
Not available   
not available   

Habitat
Tropical regions   
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
9 - 3   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender   
Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
White, Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
White, Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Brown   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, 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, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity   
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Tip cutting   
Divison   

Plant Maintenance
High   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs   
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering   

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, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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   
Prune to stimulate growth   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers   
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity   
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

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   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Bugs   

Allergy
Toxic   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Air purification, Food for insects   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic   
Not Available   

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   
Biodiesel   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora   
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta   

Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree   
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass   

In Hindi
Raintree   
Ribbon Grass   

In German
raintree   
rohrglanzgras   

In French
raintree   
roseau   

In Spanish
raintree   
hierba cinta and pasto cinto   

In Greek
Raintree   
κορδέλα Grass   

In Portuguese
Raintree   
caniço-malhado   

In Polish
Raintree   
Wstążka Trawa   

In Latin
Raintree   
Ribbon Grass   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Cyperales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Brunfelsia   
Phalaris   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Petunioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Raintree and Ribbon Grass

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

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Season and Care of Raintree and Ribbon Grass

Season and care of Raintree and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Ribbon Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Raintree and Ribbon Grass Physical Information

Raintree and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Raintree and Ribbon Grass are as follows:

Care of Raintree and Ribbon Grass

Care of Raintree and Ribbon 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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