Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue 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
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Boulder Blue Fescue 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 Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.