About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Tuscan Blue Rosemary

About Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary

Number of Varieties

99+

Habitat

tropical environments

Dry areas, Open scrub

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15

8-11

AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm

99+

150.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

460.00 cm

99+

60.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

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

Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Sea Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Sea Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Bees

Allergy

Not Available

Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Sometimes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

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

Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

Common Name

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

Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary

In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

टस्कन ब्लू दौनी

In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

Tuscan Blau Rosmarin

In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

Toscane Bleu Rosemary

In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

Toscana azul Romero

In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary

In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

Tuscan Azul Rosemary

In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary

In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

Tusci Rosemary blue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Bauhinia

Rosmarinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Not Available

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

900

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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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 Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.