Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Middle Africa
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Arusha, Caturra, Charrieriana
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Prune in spring, 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
Half strength liquid fertilizer every other week, Weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Headache, Migraines, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as an ingredient in coffee, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COFFEA arabica
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Arabian Coffee plant
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Arabian Coffee Plant
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Arabian Kaffeepflanze
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Arabian Usine Café
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Planta del café Arábiga
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Ο αραβικός καφές Φυτών
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Planta do café Arábica
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Arabian Coffee roślin
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Planta Arabs Coffee
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Rubiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coffeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arabian Coffee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arabian Coffee is Loam and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arabian Coffee is Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arabian Coffee height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Arabian Coffee flower color: White
Arabian Coffee 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 Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Arabian Coffee and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arabian Coffee pruning is done Pinching, Prune in spring, 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 Arabian Coffee 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.