Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Sugarcane
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
गन्ना
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Saccharum
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Saccharum
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Saccharum
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Saccharum
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Saccharum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sugarcane season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane 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
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.