Bauhinia variegata candida syn Bauhinia alba - White Orchid Tree
Winter flowering and scented!
The White Orchid Tree is a delightful Winter flowering evergreen that can be a tree to 6 - 10.5m tall or a many-stemmed shrub, depending on how you wish to treat them. Originally native to India and China, the Bauhinia is now grown widely throughout the world in warm climates where the minimum temperatures do not drop below -5.5°C. These are spectacular trees and the white variety has a grace and charm all of its own, flowering times seem to vary quite widely but generally from Winter to Spring and the leaves on this species are a feature, being somewhat larger than on many other Bauhinia!
Bauhinia is easy to grow from seed and usually shows good viability with a high percentage germinating readily. The seeds should be soaked in aerated water for 1 - 2 days and then planted in a good compost and kept well watered in a shady place until the seedling emerges. Alternatively they germinate well placed in a plastic bag with wet sphagnum moss and then placed in a good composted potting mix. Once the first leaves are visible move the pot to a place with plenty of light and do not over water. Bauhinias are light loving plants which can grow rapidly so you must need sufficient space for them to grow and they are not suitable to be kept indoors. They should be kept in a deep pot and if the weather is dry and windy, add more water if the plant shows any sign of wilting, plant out in their permanent position after the danger of frost has passed.
This listing is for 15 seeds shipped on receipt of cleared funds.
As always our seed is fresh, professionally cleaned to ensure you the very best germination rate.
Propagation notes available on request or can be found on our website www.livinggreenandfeelingseedy.com, feel free to email us with any queries.