Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Black Currant
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Carandas
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
karondas
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
karondas
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
karondas
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
karondas
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
karondas
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
karondas
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda 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 Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Karonda and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Karonda 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.