Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Nitrogen
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
ADENIUM obesum
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Sabi star, Impala lily
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Wüstenrose
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Desert Rose
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Rosa del desierto
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Rosa do Deserto
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Kwiat pustyni
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Desert resurrexit
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Desert Rose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose 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
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Desert Rose 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 Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.