Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Butterfly tree
In German
Ringelblume
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
pot Marigold
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Caléndula
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
καλέντουλα
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Pot Marigold
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Butterfly Tree season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree
Care of Pot Marigold and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.