Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Plant grows in water
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
Poorly 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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Raintree
watermilfoil
In German
raintree
watermilfoil
In French
raintree
myriophylle
In Spanish
raintree
watermilfoil
In Greek
Raintree
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Raintree
watermilfoil
In Polish
Raintree
watermilfoil
In Latin
Raintree
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Properties of Raintree and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Watermilfoil. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Raintree and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Raintree and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Raintree and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Watermilfoil season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Raintree and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Raintree and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Raintree and Watermilfoil
Care of Raintree and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.