Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Pachypodium
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Pachypodium
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Pachypodium
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Pachypodium
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Pachypodium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pachypodium season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium 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
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.