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Kiss Me Quick

About Kiss Me Quick

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

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

How to care for Kiss Me Quick

💦 Water

How often to water your Kiss Me Quick

Kiss Me Quick 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

Kiss Me Quick love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Kiss Me Quick does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kiss Me Quick in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kiss Me Quick

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kiss Me Quick: 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 Kiss Me Quick after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Kiss Me Quick 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

Kiss Me Quick 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.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Kiss Me Quick 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Kiss Me Quick 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.

🪴 Soil

Kiss Me Quick 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Kiss Me Quick 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!

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Kiss Me Quick grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

🧐 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.