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About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Tree
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Not Available
1.4 Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
2
Rank: 90 (Overall)
8
Rank: 84 (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
tropical environments
gardens
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
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
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
460.00 cm
Rank: 61 (Overall)
400.00 cm
Rank: 64 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
460.00 cm
Rank: 43 (Overall)
300.00 cm
Rank: 57 (Overall)
About Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate and toothed
2.4 Thorns
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
18% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
4.8 Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
46% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
25% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
11% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
60% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
41% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
3% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
5% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
18% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
58% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
74% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
40% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
Hibiscus syriacus
7.2 Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
7.2.1 In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.2 In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.3 In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.4 In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
7.2.5 In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.7 In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.8 In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Fabales
Malvales
8.5 Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
8.6 Genus
Bauhinia
Hibiscus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
8.9 Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Malvoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

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

Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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

  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink

  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.