Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree)
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) pink flower with yellow stamens and small rounded green leaves
Botanical name: Bauhinia grandidieri
Common names: Dwarf Orchid Tree, Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Caribbean islands
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingVery rare dwarf bauhinia, great for bonsai. It may be as well trained along an espalier, for an interesting effect. Grows 2-4 ft tall and 10 ft wide. Very tiny leaves and blueish-purple orchid-like flowers. Use it in a sunny, well-drained spot in alkaline soil, and it should always look nice.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
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Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) lavender flower growing along a brown woody stem with green leaves.
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) showing delicate green leaves arranged on slender, branching woody stems.
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) pink flower with yellow stamens on a thin woody branch
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) lavender flower with water drops on delicate petals and green leaves
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) flower with five lavender petals and small round green leaves
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) lavender flower with delicate petals and small rounded green foliage.
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) showing tiny rounded green leaves with delicate white flower petals.
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) showing a delicate pink flower among many tiny green leaves
Bauhinia grandidieri (Dwarf Orchid Tree) showing delicate pink flower petals surrounded by small green rounded leaves.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bauhinia_grandidieri.htm
Bauhinia grandidieri, Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree - a very rare exotic shrub, great for bonsai. Lavender to bluish small flowers and tiny leaves. The plant is very slow growing and naturally looks like a miniature tree. This is a collectible item, plants are very hard to find.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$49.95