Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
candlenut पेड़
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Candlenut Baum
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
árbol candlenut
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
candlenut árvore
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut 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
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Candlenut 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 Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.