Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
-
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
candelabro
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
candelabro
Butterfly tree
In German
candelabro
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
candelabro
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
candelabro
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
candelabro
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
candelabro
árvore borboleta
In Polish
candelabro
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
candelabro
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Browningia
Bauhinia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Butterfly Tree. Candelabro has thorns and Butterfly Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Butterfly Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Butterfly Tree season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Candelabro and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree
Care of Candelabro and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.