Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower close up with green leaves for plant collectors.
Bauhinia pottsii var. mollissima

Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) flower showing wavy pink petals with a yellow center near green leaves.

Botanical name: Bauhinia pottsii

Common name: Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Small tree or shrub with beautiful bright Orchid-like flowers, red with white borders and yellow markings on petels. Young leaves are bright red. Rare species.

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Image gallery: 10 images
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower close up, wavy thin petals, green foliage
Bauhinia pottsii var. mollissima
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with deep red flower buds and light green oval leaves
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with green and pink leaves in a close up plant
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) orange and pink heart-shaped leaves on branch close up
Bauhinia pottsii var. mollissima
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with reddish pink flower buds in a close up.
Young leaves have red color
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with unique pink leaves, a close up of the plant foliage.
Bauhinia pottsii var. mollissima
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with light green and orange bi-lobed leaves on a branch.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower close up with long thin dark brown stamens.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower, close up of delicate petals and green leaves
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with pink and yellow flower petals in a close up view.


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