Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
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Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Ragged Robin
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
arbre de papillon
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Ragged Robin
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin
Care of Butterfly Tree and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.