Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
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Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
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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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Raintree
Wintersweet
In German
raintree
Wintersweet
In French
raintree
Wintersweet
In Spanish
raintree
wintersweet
In Greek
Raintree
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Raintree
wintersweet
In Polish
Raintree
Wintersweet
In Latin
Raintree
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Raintree and Wintersweet
Season and care of Raintree and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Wintersweet season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Wintersweet Physical Information
Raintree and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Wintersweet are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Wintersweet
Care of Raintree and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.