Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arbre de papillon
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
cólquico
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
aftomn gema
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Gloria ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Butterfly Tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.