Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
POA pratensis
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Wiechlina
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass 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
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.