The Orchid Tree, Bauhinia variegata

[@sylviahodges5946]

I love those orchid tree. I've seen them around here in Florida. They're gorgeous.

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

A great genus. My five B. blakeana have been flowering nonstop for almost two years. They previously used to take a break in late summer. They are winter bloomers in coastal southern California. Blakeana will tolerate drought for a few weeks but they seem to do best with regular irrigation, like when planted in a lawn area. A dry period in autumn will help promote a good winter bloom, which last for months. I know a good curry cook. I’ll have to harvest some buds and see if they want to give Bauhinia curry a try.

[@adityagauba630]

In India (Hindi) we call it KACHNAR and I cook it regularly, some of its specific cultivars have a lot of medicinal uses here in Aryuvedic and Homoeopathic medicine..

[@jericaliew1255]

Hi, how does the root system work? Is it safe to plant it say around 10ft away from the house? Will the roots destroy the structures of the house?

[@geriannroth449]

Are the flowers fragrant

[@albertaatieno]

Very fragnant

[@Calikidslife]

What is the name of the nursery you are at?

[@ScaryHairyGary]

It’s a little bit like a horse with no name since my buddy didn’t really name it. Let me know if there’s something you need and I can see if I can waive my magic wand and make it appear. Thanks.

[@Calikidslife]

I would like to purchase a bauhinia variegata tree.

[@Myrtuscommunis]

Wonderful tree. 💚😀

[@Pippie5555]

How to propagate?

[@ScaryHairyGary]

seed

[@TaLeng2023]

Kinda wish B. malabarica have showy flowers

[@adityagauba630]

2:20.. I know exactly what you are saying.... Every nursery owners worst nightmare.. once I got a call regarding a tall flamboyant tree... and was a hard time explaining that they do shed before flowering.. 🔥

[@anneharrington7951]

Can you please tell me how to propagate the one I have in Florida? Cuttings or seeds?

[@shepopop]

Seen them in Morocco Brought back some seeds variéted , white and purple .

[@geriannroth449]

Would it flourish here in the Caribbean?

[@ScaryHairyGary]

sure

[@geriannroth449]

@@ScaryHairyGary where can I get some seeds?

[@Salmiyaguy1]

Can they stay in a pot or so they need to go on the ground

[@ScaryHairyGary]

The bigger the pot, the better, but you can keep it in a pot for a while

[@GFraga-dk2hq]

I thought these were ever green... where are the green camel shaped leaves?

[@PuertoricanPatriot1]

How long do they usually bloom for?

[@TropicalGardenGuy]

Crazy how the leaves fold up at night and reopen at sunrise!

[@tombradygoat1456]

It’s beautiful especially because the leaves are so large. I have 2 in my front yard and they open/close depending on the amount of sunlight available

[@micahgoingback1771]

Nice Skee-Lo reference. "I wish i was a little bit taller, wish i was a baller, I wish i had a girl who looked...."

[@ScaryHairyGary]

I wish I knew all the lines to sing them better.

[@muddyhands1124]

Leaves next to bauhinia are confusing

[@geriannroth449]

How can i purchase some seeds from you for this tree?

[@redo73]

These are a absolute pest tree in my garden (Brisbane, Australia). Hard to remove them as they set seeds so easily. They are considered a weed by our council because theyre sooo invasive.

[@ScaryHairyGary]

You must have summer rainfall

[@samuelstewart2054]

And here I am thinking it was just an Azalea left to get super leggy...

[@megaswenson]

THAT's where I've seen those flowers before! And I was thinking "like a lily". But you're right: exactly like an azalea.

[@AH-le3py]

Can u please send ne cuttings of this tree. I will pay you. I r can you sell me flowers pots before they open. Will pay anything. We cook and eat them. Can buy the plants too. I live in Reno. Dr. Hussain

[@atikaha29]

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[@deniseinflorida6624]

Mine was planted in S Hillsborough earlier this year. Branches are snapping off. Still has buds and young leaves. I think I'll cut it back to nothing and see what happens. Don't like this tree.