Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Flowering Quince
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Flowering Quince
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Flowering Quince
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Chaenomeles
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Browallioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Butterfly Flower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower
Care of Flowering Quince and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.