Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
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Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Silverthorn
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Butterfly tree
In German
Silverthorn
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Silverthorn
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Silverthorn
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Silverthorn
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Silverthorn
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Silverthorn
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree
Care of Silverthorn and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done 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 Silverthorn 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.