Bauhinia madagascariensis (Red Butterfly Orchid Tree) - Video 1

Botanical name: Bauhinia madagascariensis

Common name: Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Africa, Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Bauhinia madagascariensis


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