Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Bees, Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Laelia
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Laelia
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Laelia
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Laelia
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Laelia
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Laelia
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Laelia
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Laelia
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia 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 Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Laelia and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches 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 Laelia 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.