Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Japan
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
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Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 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, Gold
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Neutral
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
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
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
sasanqua
Butterfly tree
In German
sasanqua
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
sasanqua
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
sasanqua
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
sasanqua
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Sasankya
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Sasankya
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Sasankya
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree
Care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done 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 Sasanqua 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.