Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Devils Backbone

About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Madagascar

Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

tropical environments

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

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

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

Devil's Backbone

In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

Devil's Backbone

In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Malpighiales

Family

Fabaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Bauhinia

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

72000

1 27800

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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Hong Kong Orchid Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone 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
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Devils Backbone

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