Bauhinia x blakeana 'Hong Kong' Plant Care Reminders
Hong kong orchid tree
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General Information
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Instruction By Steve Brigham Notes The Hong Kong Orchid Tree is one of the showiest flowering trees for coastal Southern California climates where frost seldom occurs. This grafted tree can be slow to get established, however, so it pays to get at least a 15 gallon specimen to start with. Young trees can be erratic in their blooming and foliage schedules, but older trees are stunning in bloom and well worth waiting for. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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January1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.February1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.March1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.April1. BuyBuy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.2. PlantPlant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.3. WaterWater regularly and deeply.4. MulchMulch to keep roots cool and conserve water use.May1. BuyBuy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.2. PlantPlant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.3. FertilizeFertilize with a balanced plant food.4. WaterWater regularly and deeply.June1. BuyBuy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.2. PlantPlant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.3. WaterWater regularly and deeply.4. PrunePrune only to shape. Remove any basal sprouts from the rootstock, which is usually Bauhinia variegata.July1. BuyBuy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.2. PlantPlant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.3. WaterWater regularly and deeply.4. PrunePrune only to shape. Remove any basal sprouts from the rootstock, which is usually Bauhinia variegata.August1. BuyBuy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.2. PlantPlant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.3. WaterWater regularly and deeply.4. PrunePrune only to shape. Remove any basal sprouts from the rootstock, which is usually Bauhinia variegata.September1. BuyBuy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.2. PlantPlant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.3. FertilizeFertilize with a balanced plant food.4. WaterWater regularly and deeply.5. MulchMulch to keep roots cool and conserve water use.October1. WaterWater regularly and deeply.November1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.December1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
April
Buy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.
May
Buy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.
June
Buy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.
July
Buy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.
August
Buy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.
September
Buy grafted trees that are well established in their containers. It's better to get a large tree to start with.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
April
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.
May
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.
June
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.
July
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.
August
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.
September
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, using plenty of soil amendment. Pick a warm site that is protected from both strong winds and frost.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
May
Fertilize with a balanced plant food.
September
Fertilize with a balanced plant food.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.
February
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.
March
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.
April
Water regularly and deeply.
May
Water regularly and deeply.
June
Water regularly and deeply.
July
Water regularly and deeply.
August
Water regularly and deeply.
September
Water regularly and deeply.
October
Water regularly and deeply.
November
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.
December
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not overwater during cold weather.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
June
Prune only to shape. Remove any basal sprouts from the rootstock, which is usually Bauhinia variegata.
July
Prune only to shape. Remove any basal sprouts from the rootstock, which is usually Bauhinia variegata.
August
Prune only to shape. Remove any basal sprouts from the rootstock, which is usually Bauhinia variegata.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
April
Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve water use.
September
Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve water use.
Protect
When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?
January
Protect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.
February
Protect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.
November
Protect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.
December
Protect from frost and cold winds, which can severely damage trees.