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About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka


About Zizka and Hong Kong Orchid Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia   
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar   

Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
tropical environments   
Grassland, Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12 - 8   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24   
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet   
Burgundy, Pink, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Light Pink, Tan, White   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green   
Purple, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

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   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting   
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Less fertilizing   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites   
Disease free, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types   
Drought, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Bog Garden, Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food   
Not Available   

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   
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana   
MELINIS nerviglumis   

Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree   
Ruby Grass, Zizka   

In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़   
Zizka   

In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum   
Zizka   

In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée   
Zizka   

In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong   
Zizka   

In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ   
Zizka   

In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong   
Zizka   

In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong   
Zizka   

In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno   
Žižka   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Poales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Bauhinia   
Melinis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Paniceae   

Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
7   
99+
22   
99+

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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Hong Kong Orchid Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zizka has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka are as follows:

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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