Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Kraut Robert
In French
arbre de papillon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
erva robert
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
herb robert
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Herb Robert season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert
Care of Butterfly Tree and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.