Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
sweetshrub
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
sweetshrub
In French
arbre de papillon
sweetshrub
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
sweetshrub
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
sweetshrub
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
sweetshrub
In Latin
Gloria ligno
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub
Care of Butterfly Tree and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.