Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
White, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Italienisch Oregano
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
italien origan
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
orégano italiano
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
włoski Oregano
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Italian Oregano
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: 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 Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Italian Oregano and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Italian Oregano 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.