How much sunlight does my Brazil Raintree need?

Brazil Raintree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Brazil Raintree toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Brazil Raintree is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Brazil Raintree?

Brazil Raintree does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Brazil Raintree?

Brazil Raintree grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Brazil Raintree?

Brazil Raintree grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Brazil Raintree be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Brazil Raintree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Brazil Raintree easy to care for?

Brazil Raintree is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Brazil Raintree?

Brazil Raintree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Brazil Raintree

The Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Plant is a perennial shrub in the nightshade family. It gets its name from the ever-changing color of its blooms that go from deep purple to lavender, to white as they mature. Heaviest blooming is in spring and fall but it may repeat bloom anytime during the year under favorable conditions.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

Genus

Brunfelsia

Family

Solanaceae

Order

Solanales

Also known as

Yesterday-today-and-tomorrow, Morning-noon-and-night and Kiss me quick

How to care for Brazil Raintree

Water

How often to water your Brazil Raintree

Brazil Raintree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Brazil Raintree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Brazil Raintree: 1ft from a window

Brazil Raintree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Brazil Raintree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brazil Raintree in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Brazil Raintree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Brazil Raintree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brazil Raintree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Brazil Raintree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors