Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
variegated butterbur
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
butterbur variegada
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
varius butterbur
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur 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
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Variegated Butterbur 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 Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.