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| Bauhinia tomentosa Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae Yellow Orchid Tree, Yellow Bell Bauhinia, St. Thomas Tree Origin: East Asia           Not fussy about soil. Pale yellow flowers facing downward. Nice specimen tree for the small yard. The bell-shaped yellow flowers have a black marking in the throat and may turn pinkish with age. Leaves smell like burned rubber when rubbed. This vigorous shrub or small tree is suitable for a mixed border or rockery. Plant in well-drained soil. Protect young plants from frost. Prune to keep in shape. A food supplement - Kachnar - is made out of this plant as a gargle for sore throats, as a paste for skin diseases, or internally as a remedy for diarrhea. Similar plants:
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| andrew mitchell naples, fl USDA Zone:10b 13 Jan 2011 | Author of site clams this item is not fussy about soil, but mine was extremely sick-looking for many years...because mine either hated my alkaline soil which must have lacked required elements or was unable to handle nematodes? (so i eventually had to remove it and throw it away) |
| John Gosden Thailand 14 Dec 2007 | This is probably my favourite of all Bauhinias. Although it lacks the scent of some, the delicate soft yellow hanging bells are produced so freely, from young plants, and form a charming contrast with the small bilobate leaves, typical of the genus. In Malay the genus is called "tapak kuda" - horse hoofprint, because of the shape of the leaf. The plants are easily kept in size and shape, taking pruning as severe or mild as you please. |
| Aparna 12 May 2006 | Also called Devakanchanam in telugu |
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1025 Bauhinia tomentosa - Yellow Orchid Tree Yellow Orchid Tree. Small size specimen tree with bushy crown and pretty drooping flowers - off white to light yellowm, sometimes with black centers. The flower may change color from pale yellow to purple while matures within a few days. Small bonsai-type leaves have distinctive "burning" smell when rubbed. Drought tolerant, prefers dry sites.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
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 | 6494 Bauhinia x tomentosa var. Natalie - Natal Orchid Tree RARE COLLECTIBLE VARIETY, the very first offering of a new Top Tropicals introduction! This is a distinct form of B. tomentosa, originating from a tree in a garden in Natal, South Africa. Its distinction is due to having smaller leaves, larger flowers turning from yellow to purple as they mature, sometimes with 2 black spots in the center! Much more naturally intricately branching habit than the typical form. Especially good for containers and small gardens because of its more compact form. Flowering typically begins in May and continues through November, into December. An especially wonderful form of an already wonderful little tree. Drought tolerant, prefers dry sites.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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