The orchid tree, also known as bauhinia, is an ornamental perennial plant for growing indoors. It owes its name to the magnificent, fragrant flowers resembling orchids, with a diameter of up to 10 cm. In home conditions, it grows up to 2 m and forms a shrub or a small tree.
The most important features:
- perennial plant, up to 2 m high indoors
- flowers up to 10 cm in diameter, similar to orchids, fragrant
- creates a shrub or small tree with spreading shoots
- long, pod-like fruits with seeds for subsequent sowings
- for cultivation in pots and containers
Cultivation:
- substrate: fertile, well-draining, with added perlite or vermiculite
- position: sunny, bright, sheltered
Tips:
- Before sowing, you can soak the seeds in warm water for a few hours. A hard shell will let water through more easily.
- Keep the sowing warm and the substrate lightly moist.
- In summer, the plant can be placed on a sheltered balcony; in winter, it requires a warm, bright location.
- Water when the top layer of the substrate dries out.
Most frequent questions:
Is an orchid tree an orchid?
No, it's a bauhinia. The name comes from flowers similar to orchids.
Can it be grown in the garden?
In our climate, it is a potted plant.
How high does it grow indoors?
Up to about 2 m.
Do flowers smell?
Yes.
When and how to sow? Substrate: fertile, well-draining, with added perlite or vermiculite.
What to pay attention to in cultivation? Before sowing, you can soak the seeds in warm water for a few hours.
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