Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Gallica Rose
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Gallica Rose
In French
arbre de papillon
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Gallica Rose
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Gallica Rose
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Gallica Rose
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Gallic Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose
Care of Butterfly Tree and Gallic Rose 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 Gallic Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.