Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Brazil
Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Spinach
In German
raintree
Spinat
In French
raintree
Épinards
In Spanish
raintree
Espinacas
In Greek
Raintree
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Raintree
Espinafre
In Polish
Raintree
Szpinak
In Latin
Raintree
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Spinacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anserineae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Spinach
Season and care of Raintree and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Spinach season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Spinach Physical Information
Raintree and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Spinach are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Spinach
Care of Raintree and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.