Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
extracted oil
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
regal geranium
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Regal Geranie
In French
arbre de papillon
geranium royale
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
geranio regia
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
regal geranium
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
gerânio régio
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
regal geranium
In Latin
Gloria ligno
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium
Care of Butterfly Tree and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.