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Purple Orchid Tree 

Bauhinia purpurea also know as Purple butterfly tree - A beautiful small evergreen native to Asia.  The classic fragrance of the flowers put it at the top of many tropical plant enthusiasts wish list! Beautiful, purple orchid-like flowers bloom in the fall. Cultivated throughout the world as a tropical plant in the greenhouse as well as the home. Grown mainly for the lovely flowers.  Grown as a standard in zones 9A -11. The tree goes dormant for a couple months after flowering.  Grows upright.

Item # rsd-120  

 

Sowing instructions:

  • Soak the seed in warm water for 24 hours

  • Sow seed 1/4” deep at a soil temperature of at least 61° F and keep moist

  • Sow in standard good draining potting mix

Plant Care:

  • Grow in a standard potting mix

  • Likes a deep, rich acidic, well fertilized soil

  • Keep moist and feed once a month

  • Transplant when large enough to handle into pots

  • Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting

  • Water sparingly through dormancy or winter months

  • Do not allow to reach temperatures below 47° F

 

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Item Name: Purple Orchid Tree
Item Number: rsd - 100
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Fun Facts:

  • This tree blooms 5" purple flowers in the fall and can continue for several months

  • Grows in part shade to full sun with some drought tolerance

  • Also known as Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Purple camel's foot, and Hawaiian Orchid Tree

  • Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment

  • Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color.  

  • An excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture

 

  

 

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