Prickly Rose

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

About Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Prickly Rose

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub

Tree

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin

Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia

1.4 Types

Not Available

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA2

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

gardens

tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1010-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

12-10

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

80.00 cm460.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

80.00 cm460.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Orbiculate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer

Spring, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

5-10-10 fertilizer

Less fertilizing

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Not Available

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bugs

Bees, Birds

5.12 Allergy

Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems

No Medicinal Use

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties

Food for insects, Used As Food

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Rosa acicularis

BAUHINIA blakeana

7.2 Common Name

prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

7.2.1 In Hindi

कांटेदार गुलाब

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

7.2.2 In German

Nadel-Rose

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

7.2.3 In French

rosier arctique

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

7.2.4 In Spanish

rosa espinosa

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

7.2.5 In Greek

φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

7.2.6 In Portuguese

rosa espinhoso

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

7.2.7 In Polish

kolczasta róża

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

7.2.8 In Latin

spinis rosa

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Rosales

Fabales

8.5 Family

Rosaceae

Fabaceae

8.6 Genus

Rosa

Bauhinia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Rosoideae

Caesalpinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

1007

1 27800

Properties of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree? We provide you with everything About Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree. Prickly Rose has thorns and Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Prickly Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prickly Rose has allergic reactions like Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Season and care of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information

Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:

Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose 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 Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Care of Prickly Rose and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves 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 Prickly Rose 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.