Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.