Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Sweetbay

About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Sweetbay

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

1.4 Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

tropical environments

Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

1.8 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

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

460.00 cm460.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

460.00 cm300.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

White, Ivory

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Orange Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Green, Yellow green, Tan

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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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

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Wet Site

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

fertilize in growing season

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds

Birds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana

Laurus nobilis

7.2 Common Name

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Sweetbay

7.2.1 In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

Laurus nobilis

7.2.2 In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

Echter Lorbeer

7.2.3 In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

Laurus nobilis

7.2.4 In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

Laurus nobilis

7.2.5 In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

Laurus nobilis

7.2.6 In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

Loureiro

7.2.7 In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

Wawrzyn szlachetny

7.2.8 In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

Laurus nobilis

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fabales

Laurales

8.5 Family

Fabaceae

Magnoliaceae

8.6 Genus

Bauhinia

Laurus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Epidendreae

8.9 Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Epidendroideae

8.10 Number of Species

1 27800

Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay

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

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay 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
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Sweetbay 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 Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.