Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Habitat
Tropical regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Raintree
Sarcococca confusa
In German
raintree
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
raintree
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
raintree
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Raintree
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Raintree
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Raintree
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Raintree
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Raintree and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Raintree and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Sarcococca confusa season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Raintree and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Raintree and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Raintree and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.