Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Pot Marigold
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Ringelblume
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
pot Marigold
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Caléndula
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
pot Marigold
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold 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
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.