Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Artichoke
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
Butterfly tree
In German
Artischocke
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Artichaut
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Alcachofa
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
αγκινάρα
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Karczoch
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
cactus
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Artichoke and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Artichoke and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Butterfly Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Artichoke and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Butterfly Tree
Care of Artichoke and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.