Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower close up, wavy thin petals, green foliage
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) flower with wavy pink petals and yellow center on green leaves.

Botanical name: Bauhinia pottsii

Common name: Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and 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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Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with green and pink leaves in a close up plant
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with butterfly shaped leaves in tones of pink and green foliage
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) orange and pink heart-shaped leaves on branch close up
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with distinct orange and pink butterfly-shaped leaves on thin branches
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with reddish pink flower buds in a close up.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with cluster of reddish pink buds near large green foliage.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with light green and orange bi-lobed leaves on a branch.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) branches holding unique bi-lobed leaves with shifting green and copper tones.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower close up with long thin dark brown stamens.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) flower with pink and yellow wavy petals and long dark stamens.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower, close up of delicate petals and green leaves
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) flower with ruffled pink and yellow edges above heart-shaped green leaves.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with pink and yellow flower petals in a close up view.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with wavy pink and yellow flower petals amid soft green leaves.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) pink yellow flower close up with green leaves for plant collectors.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) flower showing wavy pink petals with a yellow center near green leaves.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with unique pink leaves, a close up of the plant foliage.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) reveals soft pink new growth alongside mature rounded green leaves on branches.
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) with deep red flower buds and light green oval leaves
Bauhinia pottsii (Orchid Tree) showing clusters of deep red buds against wide green bifid leaves.


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