Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
By seashore, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, 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
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Incense, Repellent, Used as a dye
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
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
गुलमेंहदी
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Rosmarin
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Rosmarinus officinalis
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Alecrim
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
prostrate rosemary
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Rozmaryn lekarski
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Rosmarinus officinalis
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
prostrate rosemary
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Rosmarinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Prostrate Rosemary season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Prostrate Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Prostrate Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Prostrate Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary 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
Prostrate Rosemary flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Prostrate Rosemary leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Prostrate Rosemary 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 Prostrate Rosemary 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 Prostrate Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.