Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Winter heath
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Alpine Heath
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Alpine Heath
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Alpine Heath
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Alpine Heath
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Alpine Heath and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.