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Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available

Number of Varieties

2NA
0 40000
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Habitat

tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm610.00 cm
0.54 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm610.00 cm
0.1 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Not Available
Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available
Not Available

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food
Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana
MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Paperbark tree

In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Paperbark tree

In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Paperbark tree

In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Paperbark tree

In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Paperbark tree

In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Paperbark tree

In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Bauhinia
Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available
Not Available

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
Not Available

Number of Species

7NA
1 27800
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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree 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

  • Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory

  • Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.