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🌸 Bauhinias – Orchid Trees for Every Garden

🌳 Large Yard – Shade Trees

B. alba – White Orchid Tree

  • Pure white blooms, most cold-tolerant orchid tree
  • Bloom: Late fall to spring
  • Size: 20–30 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9a–11

Bauhinia alba (candida), White orchid tree
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B. blakeana – Hong Kong Orchid Tree

  • Purple-magenta flowers, long bloom season
  • Bloom: Late fall to early spring
  • Size: 20–35 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9b–11

Bauhinia blakeana, Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Grafted
1310 Bauhinia blakeana, Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Grafted
Grown in
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B. purpurea – Purple Orchid Tree

  • Compact canopy, vivid purple flowers
  • Bloom: Summer to fall
  • Size: 15–25 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9b–11

Bauhinia purpurea, Purple Orchid Tree
1024 Bauhinia purpurea, Purple Orchid Tree
Grown in
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B. variegata – Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree

  • Pink petals with darker butterfly-like markings
  • Bloom: Winter to early spring
  • Size: 20–30 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9b–11

Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree
2728 Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree
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Small Garden or Container

B. madagascariensis – Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

  • Bright red flowers, great for container
  • Bloom: Summer into fall
  • Size: 6-12 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9b–11

Bauhinia madagascariensis, Red Butterfly Orchid Tree
6061 Bauhinia madagascariensis, Red Butterfly Orchid Tree
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot

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B. tomentosa – Yellow Orchid Tree

  • Sunny yellow bells, soft foliage
  • Bloom: Warm months
  • Size: 6-10 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9b–11

Bauhinia tomentosa, Yellow Orchid Tree
1025 Bauhinia tomentosa, Yellow Orchid Tree
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot

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B. monandra – Napoleon's Plume Orchid Tree

  • Pink with speckled petals
  • Bloom: Summer to fall
  • Size: 6-12 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 10–11

Bauhinia monandra, Napoleons Plume Orchid Tree
1368 Bauhinia monandra, Napoleons Plume Orchid Tree
Grown in
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B. acuminata – Dwarf White Orchid Tree

  • Crisp white blooms, small plant
  • Bloom: Summer to fall
  • Size: 6–8 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 10–11

Bauhinia acuminata, Dwarf White Orchid Tree
2032 Bauhinia acuminata, Dwarf White Orchid Tree
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot

$39.95


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🌿 Vining Beauty

B. galpinii – Pride of De Kaap

  • Pink with speckled petals
  • Bloom: Summer to fall
  • Size: 8-12 ft
  • Hardiness: USDA 9b–11

Bauhinia galpinii, Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia
2034 Bauhinia galpinii, Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot

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🌸 Orchid Tree - Bauhinia: Winter Blooms & Year-Round Beauty

Collage showing Bauhinia blakeana with magenta flowers, Bauhinia variegata var. candida with white blooms, and Bauhinia monandra with pink speckled flowers; all suitable for gardens, with some varieties adapted to container growing if trimmed.
Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia variegata var. candida, and Bauhinia monandra – Orchid Trees in Bloom

Sometimes a plant stops you midwalk. Flowers so bright they almost glow, leaves shaped like butterflies — that’s a Bauhinia, the Orchid Tree. These fast growers bring color when many gardens are quiet, with some blooming in the heart of winter.

🌟 Why Grow Bauhinia?

  • Exotic blooms in colors from white to deep magenta
  • Distinctive leaves — nature’s own butterfly design
  • Many varieties flower in the cooler season
  • Fast growth, easy shaping, more blooms after pruning
  • Varieties for large yards, small gardens, and sunny patios
  • Tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soils

Bauhinia Care Tips

🌞 Outdoor

Full sun for best flowering, well-draining soil, deep watering once established. Light pruning after bloom keeps shape and encourages more flowers. Protect young plants from frost. During the growing season (Spring - Fall), apply a balanced fertilizer - like top-dress slow release fertilizer or controlled-release Green Magic. Liquid fertilizer Sunshine Boosters Megaflor can be used year around - to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

🏡 Indoor / Patio

Bright sun (south window or outdoors in warm months), large pot with drainage, even moisture during growth, and a bloom-booster feed in season. Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer controlled-release Green Magic. Liquid fertilizer Sunshine Boosters Megaflor can be used year around - to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Bring indoors before frost.

🍂 Seasonal Note – Bauhinias are Deciduous

Bauhinias drop their leaves in winter — even in warm climates. This is normal and part of their rest cycle. Bare branches in the cool season will leaf out again in spring, often just as flowers begin.

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Why gardeners love the Pink Butterfly Tree: blooms, shade, and zero fuss. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree

Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree

Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree, flowers close up

Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree, flowers close up

🌸 Why gardeners love the Pink Butterfly Tree: blooms, shade, and zero fuss
  • 🌸 Bauhinia variegata, Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree - is a gorgeous, fast-growing tree with orchid-like blooms in shades of magenta to lavender. Flowers appear from late winter through spring - and sometimes again in summer - filling the air with a soft, sweet fragrance. Its butterfly-shaped leaves and wide canopy make it perfect as a focal point, shade tree, or street-side beauty. Great for sustainable landscapes, shelterbelts, and windbreaks too.
  • 🌸 Easygoing and low-maintenance, it thrives in just about any soil - loam, sand, clay, even rocky ground - as long as it drains well. Loves full sun, needs little water once established, and grows fast (up to 2–3 feet per year) with plenty of cooling shade.
  • 🌸 The bright blooms bring in butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
  • 🌸 Extra bonus: its buds and blossoms are edible and used in traditional cooking, and the bark has been used in folk remedies for things like thyroid and ulcers.
  • 🌸 Tough, fast, and blooming with elegance, the Pink Butterfly Orchid Tree is a gorgeous shade tree that thrives on neglect - poor soil, low water, no problem! Fragrant, orchid-like flowers light up your garden from winter to spring: easy to grow and even easier to love!


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Shop Now Bauhinia madagascariensis, Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

In the photo above: Bauhinia madagascariensis, Red Butterfly Orchid Tree - dazzles with bright red flowers striped in gold. A rare, fast-growing tropical that brings serious color to your garden, it is one of the most striking Orchid trees you can grow. It thrives in sun and rewards with nonstop color.

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Napoleons Plume - Orchid Tree that blooms in a pot. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bauhinia monandra - Napoleons Plume Orchid Tree in bloom

🌸 Napoleons Plume - Orchid Tree that blooms in a pot
  • Bauhinia monandra - Napoleons Plume Orchid Tree - is a breathtaking tropical tree with flowers that truly resemble delicate orchids, and leaves folding like butterfly wings. It is one of he most impressive varieties of orchid trees.
  • Each blossom starts off pale yellow and transforms to soft pink by the next day, with the center petal beautifully streaked in magenta - a unique color shift that makes the tree look like it's blooming in multiple shades at once. When in bloom, it's covered in these showy flowers, creating a dazzling display.
  • Despite its exotic look, this tree is surprisingly well-suited for containers. It can be easily kept trimmed and compact, with seedlings often blooming when just 2 feet tall. While it's sensitive to cold, growing it in a container makes it easy to move indoors during chilly weather. This makes Bauhinia monandra the perfect choice for gardeners who want a tropical tree that delivers nonstop visual impact in a manageable size.
  • How to enjoy the orchid flowers and butterfly foliage of Bauhinia right on your patio or balcony? Choose the right variety. More bauhinia species suitable for containers: B. galpinii, B. madagascariensis, B. monandra, B. alba (candida), B. acuminata, B. bidentata, B. blakeana, B. grandidieri and many others.


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How to enhance your garden with hardy tropical: Fast Growing White Orchid Tree. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to enhance your garden with hardy tropical: Fast Growing White Orchid Tree

  • 💮 Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree - is the most cold hardy of all bauhinias. It is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree with short trunk and spreading branches that provide excellent shade.

  • 💮 Abundant, fragrant white flowers adorned with subtle lemon-green markings, blooming from winter through spring and intermittently in summer.

  • 💮 Cold Hardy: Among the most frost-tolerant Bauhinias, thriving in temperatures as low as 26F. ​

  • 💮 Rapid Growth: Grows quickly, reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, ideal for creating a lush, shaded area. ​

  • 💮 Attracts Pollinators: The large, showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.​

  • 💮 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. ​


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How to enhance your garden with hardy tropical: Fast Growing White Orchid Tree. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree

How to enhance your garden with hardy tropical: Fast Growing White Orchid Tree
  • 💮 Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree - is the most cold hardy of all bauhinias. It is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree with short trunk and spreading branches that provide excellent shade.
  • 💮 Abundant, fragrant white flowers adorned with subtle lemon-green markings, blooming from winter through spring and intermittently in summer.
  • 💮 Cold Hardy: Among the most frost-tolerant Bauhinias, thriving in temperatures as low as 26F. ​
  • 💮 Rapid Growth: Grows quickly, reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, ideal for creating a lush, shaded area. ​
  • 💮 Attracts Pollinators: The large, showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.​
  • 💮 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. ​


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The Orchid Tree that NEVER Stops Blooming. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

🔥 The Orchid Tree that NEVER Stops Blooming
  • 🌺 Yes, you read that right - stunning red flowers year-round. The Bauhinia madagascariensis, or Red Butterfly Orchid Tree, is one of the most spectacular and rare Bauhinias in cultivation today.
  • 🌺 Flowers that look like scarlet butterflies - with bold yellow flames at the base of each petal.
  • 🌺 Grows into a compact tree or tall bush/standard - perfect for small gardens or containers.
  • 🌺 Constant color + butterfly magnet = living fireworks in your yard!
  • 🌺 Loves full sun and rewards you with nonstop blooms.

  • 👉 Ready to grow your own rare, flowering masterpiece? Get yours before it's gone!


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What is in bloom right now? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree

Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree

What is in bloom right now?

😡 Orchid trees are among the most spectacular trees in Florida, flowering from late winter through spring. They are fast-growing, not fussy about soil or water, and bloom for several weeks in a stunning display of white, purple, pink, or red flowers.

📸 Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree - the most cold-hardy of all Bauhinias, tolerating temperatures as low as 26F. You can see them in full bloom across Florida right now!

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