Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
tropical environments
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, 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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
French Marigold
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Französisch Marigold
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Marigold français
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Marigold francés
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Marigold Francês
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
francuski Marigold
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
French Zinnia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and French Marigold season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold 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
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and French Marigold 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 French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.