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Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Thyme


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Herbs  
Tree  

Origin
Asia, Europe  
Southeastern Asia  

Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme  
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.  

Number of Varieties
300  
21
2  
99+

Habitat
Rocky areas  
tropical environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available  
460.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White  
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Unknown  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Not Available  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Blue Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green  
Green, Blue Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green  
Green, Blue Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green  
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny  
Orbiculate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning  
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites  
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Not Available  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Bees, Birds  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation  
Not Available  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling  
Not Available  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance  
Food for insects, Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris  
BAUHINIA blakeana  

Common Name
Thyme  
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree  

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल  
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़  

In German
Thymian  
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum  

In French
Thym  
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée  

In Spanish
Tomillo  
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong  

In Greek
θυμάρι  
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ  

In Portuguese
Tomilho  
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong  

In Polish
Tymianek  
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong  

In Latin
Thymum  
Hong Kong Orchid ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Angiosperms  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Not Available  
Fabales  

Family
Labiatae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Thymus  
Bauhinia  

Clade
Not Available  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
350  
99+
7  
99+

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Difference Between Thyme and Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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