Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
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Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White
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
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
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
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Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Stevia
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Stevia
In French
arbre de papillon
Stevia
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Stevia
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Stevia
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Stevia
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Stewia
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Stevia
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Stevia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Stevia Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Stevia are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Stevia
Care of Butterfly Tree and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.