Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Brazil
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Raintree
In German
St. Augustine Grass
raintree
In French
St. Augustine Grass
raintree
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
raintree
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Raintree
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Raintree
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Raintree
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Raintree
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Raintree Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Raintree are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Raintree
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.