Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Carissia
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Carissa
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
carissa
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
carissa
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
carissa
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
carissa
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
carissa
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
carissa
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
carissa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa 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
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Carissa 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 Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.