Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Camellia japonais
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Japanese Camellia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water 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.