Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Broccoli
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
ब्रोकली
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Brokkoli
In French
arbre de papillon
Brocoli
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Brócoli
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
brócolis
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
brokuły
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Broccoli
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Broccoli season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Broccoli Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Broccoli are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Broccoli
Care of Butterfly Tree and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.