Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
North America
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Grass
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
arbre de papillon
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
-
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Butterfly Tree and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.