Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree)
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) with white petals and yellow centers on branch
Bauhinia acuminata
Botanical name: Bauhinia acuminata
Common names: Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Malaysia, now widely cultivated in the Asian tropics
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: DeciduousSemi-deciduous large shrub or small tree with white butterfly-like flowers, everblooming (Flower season: Spring through fall). Drought tolerant. Bauhinia acuminata is very sensitive to cold wind. Pea shaped pod with 4 to 6 seeds. See article about this plant.
Similar plants: Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia aureifolia (Gold Leaf Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia bassacensis (Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia bowkeri (Kei White Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia corymbosa (Vining bauhinia)
- Bauhinia cunninghamii (Jigal Tree)
- Bauhinia divaricata (Butterfly Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca)
- Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap)
- Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree)
Bauhinia acuminata
Ideal for compact gardens or even containers, the Dwarf White Orchid Tree creates a tropical, elegant atmosphere while being easy to care for.
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) with split, light green leaves dangling from slender stems.
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) with white flowers and thin branches against a wall.
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) flower petals radiate from center with yellow stamens visible
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) with white petals and a yellow center on branches.
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) white flower with yellow centers and green leaves.
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) white flowers with yellow centers on a branch
Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree) with clean white petals and yellow centers on stems.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bauhinia_acuminata.htm
Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia - rare shrub with spectacular flowers. Protect from cold winds.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$49.95
Sale $29.95