Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Marijuana
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
मारिजुआना
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Marihuana
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Marijuana
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Marijuana
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Maconha
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Marihuana
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Marijuana
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana 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
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Marijuana 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 Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.