Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
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
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Redwood alazán
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel 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
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.