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Brazil Raintree

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

Finding light for Brazil Raintree in your home

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!

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💦 Water Needs

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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Brazil Raintree is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Brazil Raintree is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

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🪴 Soil

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!

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💩 Fertilizer

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!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Brazil Raintree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Brazil Raintree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.