Only Low-Maintenance Care Needed "True orchids" are sometimes a bit tricky to care for, but Hong Kong Orchid Tree gives you floriferous flower power without the hassle of a high-maintenance plant.
Pay a little extra attention to it during the first year after you plant it, and it will reward you for many years to come with its outstanding attributes. With its health and flowering potential in mind, plant your tree where it receives sun for most of the day. It also handles '— and will favorably respond to '— some partial shade, especially during hot afternoons. Organically rich soils are optimal to promote healthy and fast growth. But you don't want to plant your Hong Kong Orchid Tree on soil that is so rich that it does not offer good drainage.
Soggy soil will cause the roots to rot. If your tree develops a strong root system, it will be better able to withstand climate extremes, including hot summers and drought. So it's worth it in the long run to keep your newly transplanted tree hydrated by thoroughly watering it every week if it doesn't rain.
Remember that your established Hong Kong Orchid Tree will produce more flowers when the soil dries slightly between watering times. If you use a slow-release fertilizer, you'll only need to apply it in springtime. If you use a granular or water-soluble fertilizer, follow the label directions, which may include three applications each year '— spring, summer, and autumn.
We say "sparingly," because Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't need intensive pruning like other flowering trees for maximum flower production. You should only need to prune away broken or dead limbs '— that's it! Plant Care Resource Center. You are currently in Growing Zone Planting Elsewhere?
Hong Kong Orchid Tree Bauhinia x blakeana. Images shown are of mature plants Images shown are of mature plants Images shown are of mature plants. Mature Height: ft. Mature Width: ft. Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun Spacing: ft. Growth Rate: up to 2 ft. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall.
Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number. Amazing Variety, Curated Just for You Beautiful, colorful, and unique array of shrubs, trees, and plants. It is a favorite with bonsai enthusiasts for both miniaturization and large garden pots.
The showy purple flowers are big averaging up to 8 inches across and begin to appear mid winter and last through early spring in tropical climates , and resemble orchids. This is a deciduous tree meaning it sheds leaves and enters dormancy. Leaves have an unusual rounded oval shape and appear in pairs, resembling butterfly wings along gray mottled woody stems, lending year round texture and interest.
Write Review. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Moon Valley Nurseries has a great selection of Hong Kong Orchid trees that are grown only from our best specimens. Learn more about Moon Valley Nurseries trees and best practices for outstanding plant performance. No Questions Asked Guarantee. More information. The Hong Kong Orchid, Bauhinia blakeana is a beautiful tree that is not only gorgeous in bloom but when it is done blooming its branching structure is like no other.
Like its name states, Bauhinia blakeana originates from Hong Kong as far back as and was regularly cultivated in gardens as early as Hong Kong Orchids trees create a rounded and umbrella-shaped canopy composed of extremely large butterfly-shaped, vibrant green leaves contrasted on light grey to nearly white branches that arch and spread outwards to create an elegant display. Hong Kong Orchid trees are a medium to large shade tree that fits well in nearly all landscapes and grows extremely well from coastal Southern California to the arid regions of the Southwest.
Prized not only for their beautiful foliage but for their abundant blooms in early spring fall and early winter. These large six-inch blossoms appearing in multiple shades of purple, pink and rose throughout the bloom cycle add explosions of color any landscape.
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