Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
  
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments
  
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
  
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds
  
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
  
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
  
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
  
Epidendrum
  
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
  
Epidendrum
  
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
  
Epidendrum
  
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
  
Epidendrum
  
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
  
Epidendrum
  
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
  
Epidendrum
  
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
  
Epidendrum
  
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
  
Epidendrum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Fabales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Bauhinia
  
Coilostylis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Epidendroideae