Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Asia
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, 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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Lemon
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
नींबू
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
arbre de papillon
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Limão
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Lemon
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Lemon Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Lemon are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Lemon
Care of Butterfly Tree and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.