Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
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 watering in the growing season
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
Moist
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used as Biofuel
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
PANICUM
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Panicum
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
panikom
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
panikom
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
panikom
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
panikom
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Panicum
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Panicum
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Panicum
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Panicum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Panicum height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum 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
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Panicum 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 Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.