
Tree
Hong Kong orchid tree
Bauhinia × blakeana
ABOUT THE PLANT
Hong Kong’s emblematic flower, Bauhinia × blakeana, likely arose from a cross of B. purpurea and B. variegata. Named after Sir Henry Blake, its orchid-like magenta blooms rise above leaves shaped like a butterfly or camel’s footprint.
Beyond the hum of code and clatter of keys, a quieter world unfolds. Step closer, and listen for the stories rooted in the Zoho soil.


