Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
चमकीला
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Flamboyant
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Flamboyant
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Extravagante
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
extravagante
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Kwiecisty
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
flamboyant
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree 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 Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Flamboyant Tree 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.
