Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower cluster in close up detailed view.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) flower cluster with white petals and round green buds.

Botanical name: Bauhinia saccocalyx

Common name: Thai Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Small compact tree with 2-3" butterfly bi-fold leaves and clusters of small white flowers during spring - summer. Great for small yard or container. Butterfly and bee attractor. Can tolerate some freeze.

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Image gallery: 8 images
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) white flower cluster close up on a green leafy branch
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower cluster and small green unopened buds nearby
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower cluster, close up view of plant.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with many small white flower buds on green leafy branches.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower clusters in a close up image
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) white flower cluster with green leaves surrounding the small buds
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and a black insect, close up.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) white flowers with a black insect visiting the petals.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers close up on a green branch
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) clusters of white flowers with a black insect nearby
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers close up on a green leafy branch.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and a black insect resting upon the petals.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and green leaves in close up.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) cluster of small white flowers surrounded by rounded green leaves.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and green leaves on tree branch
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) grows tall stems with white flowers and round green leaves.


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