10 PURPLE ORCHID TREE Bauhinia Purpurea Camel’s Foot Butterfly Flower Tree Hummingbird Seeds

Description:

Name: Purple Tree Orchid – Other common names include Purple Bauhinia, Orchid Tree, Butterfly Flower, Butterfly Tree, Camel’s Foot, and Hawaiian Orchid Tree. Scientific name: Bauhinia Purpurea syn. Bauhomoa Triandra. The vibrant purple color makes it visually striking. Plant the seeds outdoors after the risk of frost has passed or start them indoors weeks before the last expected frost.

Bloom time: Winter to Spring – Hardiness Zone: 9-12. Plant height ranges from 15 to 30 feet, and the recommended spacing is also 15 to 30 feet.

Light requirements: This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade. Soil and Water Preferences: It grows best in average soil conditions.

Quantity included: 10 Seeds. This tropical tree, originally native to the Indian subcontinent, is a fast-growing ornamental that does not grow too large. It is part of the legume family and can thrive in poor soils, contributing to nitrogen fixation which enhances soil fertility. The tree’s large, showy orchid-like flowers are predominantly purple with darker reddish marks, and they appeal to hummingbirds. Following the blooming period, the plant produces large 6-9 inch seed pods that add visual interest throughout the winter.