Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Candelabra Primrose

About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Candelabra Primrose

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Perennial

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

2NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

tropical environments

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-10

8-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

Not Available

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

460.00 cmNA

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

460.00 cmNA

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Not Applicable

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Oblong elliptic

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 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

4.8 Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds

Insects

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Not Available

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana

Primula beesiana

7.2 Common Name

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

7.2.1 In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

candelabra primrose

7.2.2 In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

Kerzenleuchter Primel

7.2.3 In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

candélabre primevère

7.2.4 In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

Primula beesiana

7.2.5 In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

μανουάλια primrose

7.2.6 In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

prímula candelabros

7.2.7 In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

kandelabry pierwiosnka

7.2.8 In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

candelabra Primrose

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fabales

Myrtales

8.5 Family

Fabaceae

Onagraceae

8.6 Genus

Bauhinia

Oenothera

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Onagreae

8.9 Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Onagroideae

8.10 Number of Species

7145

1 27800

Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Hong Kong Orchid Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose

Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose 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
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.