Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
सागौन
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Teak
In French
arbre de papillon
Teak
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Teak
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Teak
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Teak
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Teak
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Teak
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Teak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Teak Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Teak are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Teak
Care of Butterfly Tree and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.