Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Japanese Camellia
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Camellia japonês
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia 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
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.