Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
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
No need to prune, 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
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Bog 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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Spanish
raintree
Zizka
In Portuguese
Raintree
Zizka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Zizka
Season and care of Raintree and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Zizka season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Zizka Physical Information
Raintree and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Zizka are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Raintree and Zizka
Care of Raintree and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.