Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Trompete Baum
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Trompette Arbre
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and 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 Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Trumpet Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Trumpet Tree 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.