Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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 young trees into an open vase shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
सीताफल
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Zuckerapfel
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Sugar Apple
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Pinha
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light 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 Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Sugar Apple and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape 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 Sugar Apple 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.