Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
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South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Butterfly tree
In German
Hortensie
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Hortensia
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
υδραγεία
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Hortensja
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Hibiscus
Gloria ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Butterfly Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Butterfly Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree
Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.