Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
शकरकंद
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Palmlilie
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Yucca
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Yucca
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Yucca
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
iúca
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
yucca
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Yucca
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca 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
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Yuca 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 Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.