Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Wintersweet
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Wintersweet
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Wintersweet
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
wintersweet
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Wintersweet
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
wintersweet
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Wintersweet
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Wintersweet
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Fabales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Wintersweet and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.