Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Nootka rose

About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Nootka rose

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

Canada

1.4 Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

2NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

tropical environments

coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-158-14

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-10

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

460.00 cm300.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Brown, Sandy Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Very Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought, Salt

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

4.8 Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

5-10-10 fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds

Bugs

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

6.2.3 Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food

Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana

Rosa nutkana

7.2 Common Name

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose

7.2.1 In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

Nootka गुलाब

7.2.2 In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

Nootka Rose

7.2.3 In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

Rosa nutkana

7.2.4 In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

Nootka rose

7.2.5 In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

Rosa nutkana

7.2.6 In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

Nootka rose

7.2.7 In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

Nootka róży

7.2.8 In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

Rosa nutkana

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fabales

Rosales

8.5 Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

8.6 Genus

Bauhinia

Rosa

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Rosoideae

8.10 Number of Species

7100

1 27800

Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Nootka rose doesn't have thorns. Also Hong Kong Orchid Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Nootka rose has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose

Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Nootka rose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose 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
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Nootka rose 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 Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.