Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires 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
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
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Tatsoi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Tatsoi
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Tatsoi
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Tatsoi
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Tatsoi
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Tatsoi
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Tatsoi
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Tatsoi and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Tatsoi 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.