Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
tropical environments
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lanceolate
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
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Épazote
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea 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
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.