Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long slender
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Ukiuki, uki
In German
raintree
Ukiuki
In French
raintree
Ukiuki
In Spanish
raintree
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Raintree
Ukiuki
In Polish
Raintree
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Ukiuki
Season and care of Raintree and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Ukiuki season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ukiuki is .
Raintree and Ukiuki Physical Information
Raintree and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Raintree and Ukiuki are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Ukiuki
Care of Raintree and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.