Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
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Habitat
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM elegans
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
Euryops
In Hindi
Butterfly Flower plant
Euryops
In German
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
Euryops
In French
usine de fleur de papillon
Euryops
In Spanish
planta de la flor de mariposa
Euryops
In Greek
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
Euryops
In Portuguese
planta de flor de borboleta
Euryops
In Polish
Motyl Kwiat roślin
Euryops
In Latin
Flos plantae Gloria
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cestreae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Browallioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Flower and Euryops
Season and care of Butterfly Flower and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Flower and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Flower season is Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Flower and Euryops Physical Information
Butterfly Flower and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Flower and Euryops are as follows:
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Flower and Euryops
Care of Butterfly Flower and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.