Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Conduplicate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
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, 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
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
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used like flour
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Fountaingrass
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Fountaingrass
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Fountaingrass
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Fountaingrass
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Fountaingrass
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Bauhinia
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Fountaingrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass 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
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.