Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Butterfly tree
In German
sweetshrub
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
sweetshrub
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
sweetshrub
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
sweetshrub
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
árvore borboleta
In Polish
sweetshrub
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
sweetshrub
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree
Care of Sweetshrub and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub 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.