Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
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Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
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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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in 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, Alkaline
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
jumping cholla
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
jumping cholla
In French
arbre de papillon
jumping cholla
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
jumping cholla
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
jumping cholla
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
jumping cholla
In Latin
Gloria ligno
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Jumping Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
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Care of Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla
Care of Butterfly Tree and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.