Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Common myrtle
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Myrte
In French
arbre de papillon
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Myrtus communis
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
murta comum
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Gloria ligno
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Common Myrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle
Care of Butterfly Tree and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.