Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Australia, China, India, Japan
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
Habitat
tropical environments
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Light
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
ascites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
NA
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
Epipremnum aureum
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Hunter's robe, Money plant
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
मनी प्लांट
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Geld-Anlage
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
usine de l'argent
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
planta de dinero
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
φυτό χρήματα
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
planta de dinheiro
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
pieniądze roślin
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
pecuniam herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Epipremnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Monstereae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Monsteroideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Moneyplant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant 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
Moneyplant flower color: White
- Moneyplant leaf color: Yellow
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.