Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
Raintree
Hydrangea
In German
raintree
Hortensie
In French
raintree
Hortensia
In Spanish
raintree
Hortensia
In Greek
Raintree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Raintree
Hortênsia
In Polish
Raintree
Hortensja
In Latin
Raintree
Hibiscus
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Raintree and Selfheal
Season and care of Raintree and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Selfheal season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Selfheal Physical Information
Raintree and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Selfheal are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Selfheal
Care of Raintree and Selfheal 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 Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.