Candelabra Primrose

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

About Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Candelabra Primrose

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Tree

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

1.4 Types

Not available

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA2

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-10

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

NA460.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA460.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Applicable

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oblong elliptic

Orbiculate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

4.7 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

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Less fertilizing

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Insects

Bees, Birds

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

No Medicinal Use

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Food for insects, Used As Food

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Primula beesiana

BAUHINIA blakeana

7.2 Common Name

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

7.2.1 In Hindi

candelabra primrose

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

7.2.2 In German

Kerzenleuchter Primel

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

7.2.3 In French

candélabre primevère

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

7.2.4 In Spanish

Primula beesiana

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

7.2.5 In Greek

μανουάλια primrose

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

7.2.6 In Portuguese

prímula candelabros

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

7.2.7 In Polish

kandelabry pierwiosnka

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

7.2.8 In Latin

candelabra Primrose

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Myrtales

Fabales

8.5 Family

Onagraceae

Fabaceae

8.6 Genus

Oenothera

Bauhinia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Onagreae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Onagroideae

Caesalpinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

1457

1 27800

Properties of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree? We provide you with everything About Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree. Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns and Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information

Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:

Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Care of Candelabra Primrose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.