Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) - Video 3

Botanical name: Bauhinia monandra

Common names: Orchid tree, Napoleon's plume

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunDry conditionsWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant
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.


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