Where are Bauhinia native to?

Bauhinias grow wild in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and this particular variety was found in China. Bauhinia x blakeana is thought to be a chance hybrid between Bauhinia purpurea and B. variegata and it is the official floral emblem of Hong Kong. Grow Bauhinia in the garden for its flowers alone.

What tree has butterfly shaped leaves?

Bauhinia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar, and widely introduced elsewhere in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Common names include orchid tree, purple bauhinia, camel’s foot, butterfly tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.

What does a Bauhinia tree look like?

Description: A small evergreen tree to around 7m (20′) tall. The bilobed leaves are dark green and shiny, with raised yellowish-green veins. The large, orchid-like flowers are rich magenta purple with paler veins, and the uppermost petal is darker towards the base.

Can orchids grow in trees?

Many orchids produce roots year round, so they can be established on trees during almost any warm month. Roots may grow into the medium, but not onto the tree, reducing their ability to cling to the host. Attach with cotton string that will eventually decompose and not harm the environment.

What seedling looks like a butterfly?

Cyclamen species have ovate, pointed leaves, often patterned with spots or blotches. Growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 9, cyclamen sends up numerous tall, leafless stalks from the center of the plant, with each stalk topped with a delicate flower that resembles a perched butterfly with wings partially closed.

What flower represents HK?

Bauhinia blakeana
The petals on Hong Kong’s flag are based on the pinkish-purple flower of the Bauhinia blakeana (or Hong Kong orchid tree). The tree was named after Sir Henry Blake, who served as the territory’s governor from 1898 to 1903, and his wife, both of whom were keen botanists.

How fast does a Hong Kong orchid tree grow?

The orchid tree has a fast growth rate, which means it is capable of adding 24 inches or more to its height in a single growing season. Because it reaches a maximum height of 20 to 40 feet, it may reach full growth in as little as 10 years. Its spread is between 20 and 25 feet, giving it an irregular vase shape.

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