Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Flowering Quince
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Flowering Quince
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Flowering Quince
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Flowering Quince
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Bauhinia
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Flowering Quince season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince 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
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Flowering Quince 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 Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.