Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Cleanser
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
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Wood Sorrel
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Sauerklee
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
alazán de madera
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel 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
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.