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Orchid Tree
Stock: Available
Product Code: ES 117
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Characteristics: Small to medium tree to 10 m
Seeds per packets: 5
A spectacular flowering tree bearing abundant large, fragrant flowers in spring and intermittently in summer.
Semi evergreen in tropical climates, almost deciduous in cooler climate. Drought and frost tender.
Native to India.
Will tolerate warm temperate climates where it is deciduous in winter but prefers tropical conditions and is drought and frost tender.
Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination of this genus is around 25-30°C
Bauhinia seeds germinate readily, however they do have a hard outer coating, to assist with the update of moisture required for germination the following method is suggested. This is not critical but will generally reduce germination time.
General note: Seeds of many plants are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.