Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
tropical environments
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Tuberose
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
रजनीगंधा
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Tuberose
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
nardo
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Tuberosa
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Tuberoza
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Tuberose
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose 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
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuberose 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 Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.