Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Raintree
Tritoma
In German
raintree
Tritoma
In French
raintree
Tritoma
In Spanish
raintree
tritoma
In Greek
Raintree
tritoma
In Portuguese
Raintree
Tritoma
In Polish
Raintree
Tritoma
In Latin
Raintree
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Tritoma
Season and care of Raintree and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Tritoma season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Tritoma Physical Information
Raintree and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Tritoma are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Raintree and Tritoma
Care of Raintree and Tritoma 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 Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.