Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
tropical environments
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Alternanthera
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Alternanthera
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Alternanthera
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Alternanthera
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Alternanthera
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Alternanthera
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Alternanthera
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera are as follows:
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.