Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Indian holly fern
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
houx indienne Fern
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Latin Fern
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Fabales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Arachniodes
Bauhinia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.