Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Open grasslands, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Siam Tulip
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Siam Tulip
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Siam Tulip
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Tulipán de Tailandia
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Siam Tulip
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Siam Tulip
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Siam Tulip
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Tulip Siam
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Siam Tulip season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Siam Tulip is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Siam Tulip is Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip 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
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siam Tulip 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 Siam Tulip 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 Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.