Butterfly Tree

Elephant Bush

About Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush

Butterfly Tree

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Southern Africa

Types

Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

17.80 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink, Magenta, Violet

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Butterfly shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Carminative, Laxative

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAUHINIA purpurea

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Butterfly tree

Elephant Bush

In German

Schmetterlings- Baum

Elephant Bush

In French

arbre de papillon

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

árbol de la mariposa

elefante Bush

In Greek

δέντρο πεταλούδα

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

árvore borboleta

elefante de Bush

In Polish

drzewo Butterfly

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Gloria ligno

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Bauhinia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

5001

1 27800

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Properties of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush. Butterfly Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Butterfly Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Butterfly Tree has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . 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 Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush

Care of Butterfly Tree and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.