Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree)
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) pink white flowers stand out against large green foliage
Bauhinia monandra
Botanical name: Bauhinia monandra
Common names: Orchid tree, Napoleon's plume
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Dry conditions
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsNice landscape tree, good shade tree for summer. Bauhinias were named in honor of the brothers Bauhin, Swiss botanists of the 16th-17th century. Their characteristic twin lobed leaves give them a definite tropical look. The species name 'monandra' refers to the fact that they have only one stamen. Sensitive to chlorosis, treat with iron chelate. Although not generally necessary, they can be pruned after flowering. The blossom is spectacular, the tree is covered of flowers looking like orchids. Flower will start out as a pale yellow but turn to pink the next day with the center petal streaked with magenta. Bauhinia monandra is used in Brazil for the treatment of diabetes.
See Article about Bauhinia monandra.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
Similar plants: Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree)
- 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 monandra
Flower will start out as a pale yellow but turn to pink the next day with the center petal streaked with magenta.
Bauhinia monandra
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree, Napoleon's plume) stands out with blooms that shift from pale yellow to soft pink overnight, each featuring a magenta-streaked petal for a striking multicolored effect.
Bauhinia monandra flower petals with speckled pink spots and a yellow center area.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) pink white flower with red markings on rounded delicate petals
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower with pink and white petals among rounded green leaves.
Bauhinia monandra flower with soft pink petals and scattered deep purple speckles
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower with pale pink petals and deep crimson spotted accents
Bauhinia monandra flower with cream petals and bold red speckles on center
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower with light pink petals and bold red inner markings.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) pink flower with deep red speckles against rounded green leaves on branches.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) with pale pink flower petals marked by distinct red spots
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) pink petals with dark magenta speckles on a green branch
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) young plant with pink flowers and green leaves near orange cat
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower with light pink petals and dark red speckles on surface
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) with pink petals and green leaves on a young specimen plant.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower clusters with soft pink petals and rich red spotted centers.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) pink flower with distinct red and yellow markings on curved petals.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) with pink spotted flowers, green leaves, and a long brown seed pod.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) clusters of delicate pink petals with dark crimson centers and green leaves.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) displays delicate pink flower petals above wide green butterfly leaves.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) with pink flowers and rounded green leaves in a terracotta pot.
Bauhinia monandra (Napoleon's plume) starts flowering in small size from just 1 ft tall, and blooms almost year around in frost-free climate.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower with white pink petals plus deep red speckles inside center.
Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) flower with pale pink petals and deep magenta markings.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bauhinia_monandra.htm
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