Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Clay, Loam
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 in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Chinquapin
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Zwergkastanien
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
el castaño enano
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
P. castaneis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cherokee
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chinquapin season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin 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
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinquapin 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 Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.