Bauhinia (Orchid Tree)

Orchid Trees are a broad genus with more than 200 tropical to subtropical species throughout the world. Many have outstanding, showy large flowers in bright colors and beautiful foliage. For their small size these tall woody shrubs to small trees make good container plants. For any any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C. Pots or small containers of 10 to 20 liters are sufficient for most species.
Sow flat at a minimum of some 20°C in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds will germinate erratically in some 2 weeks to 3 months.
7 large seeds per package.

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Bauhinia natalensis

Bauhinia natalensis

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Bauhinia variegata (Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia variegata (Orchid Tree)

3 (7)m, Orchid Tree is widely grown in subtropical climates for its utmost beautiful, large orchid-like flowers turning from lilac-pink to pale rose or almost white with age and highly ornamental, bluish-green, large lobed leaves. Bauhinia variegata is native in south-eastern Asia (from southern China to India) and can be grown in large pots or containers in any rich, well drained soil. Keep plants in full sun throughout the year and at a minimum of some 15°C with reduced watering in winter. Seeds from this species are sometimes sold in the trade under a different species (Bauhinia purpurea), which is of minor horticultural value. VI-VIII.

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