Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
tropical environments
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
शतावर
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Gemüsespargel
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Asperge
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Asparagus
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Asparagus
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Asparagus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus 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
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.