Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
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, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Squill
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Squill
Butterfly tree
In German
Squill
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Squille
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Escila
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Cila
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Cebulica
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Scilla
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Squill and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Squill and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Butterfly Tree season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Squill and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Squill and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Squill and Butterfly Tree
Care of Squill and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done 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 Squill 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.