Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
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South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
regal geranium
Butterfly tree
In German
Regal Geranie
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
geranium royale
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
geranio regia
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
regal geranium
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
árvore borboleta
In Polish
regal geranium
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
regal geranium
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Bauhinia
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree
Care of Regal Geranium and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Regal Geranium 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.