Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Crassula
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
CRASSULA
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
जेड पौधा
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Geldbaum
In French
arbre de papillon
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Crassula ovata
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
crassula ovata
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Saxifragales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Crassuloideae