Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
North America, Canada
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
tropical environments
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and American Sycamore season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore 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
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and American Sycamore 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 American Sycamore 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 American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.