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About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon

Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Abutilon
About Abutilon and Hong Kong Orchid Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   
Type
Tree   
Shrub   
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia   
Brazil   
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.   
Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri   
Number of Varieties
2   
99+
200   
27
Habitat
tropical environments   
Grassland, Rocky areas   
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
8-10   
AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
10-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet   
Yellow, Red   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Tan   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Heart-shaped   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   
Indeterminate   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Bees, Birds   
Birds, Hummingbirds   
Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Diarrhea, Lung Problems   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds   
Whole plant   
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food   
Showy Purposes   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana   
ABUTILON megapotamicum   
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree   
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf   
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़   
Abutilon   
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum   
Abutilon   
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée   
Abutilon   
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong   
Abutilon   
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ   
Abutilon   
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong   
Abutilon   
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong   
Abutilon   
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno   
Abutilon   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Angiosperms   
Tracheophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fabales   
Malvales   
Family
Fabaceae   
Malvaceae   
Genus
Bauhinia   
Abutilon   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Malveae   
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae   
Malvoideae   
Number of Species
7   
99+
200   
99+
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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Hong Kong Orchid Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abutilon 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon are as follows:

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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