Hong Kong Orchid 45G

Hong Kong Orchid Tree in 45-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Lush, fragrant, and bursting with magenta blooms—the Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia × blakeana) is a true tropical showstopper. From late fall through early spring, it produces orchid-like flowers in brilliant shades of purple-pink, attracting pollinators and turning heads. This sterile hybrid doesn’t produce messy seed pods, making it both stunning and clean for residential landscapes. With wide, butterfly-shaped leaves and an open canopy, it brings elegance and drama to any sunny yard.

This 45-gallon tree is landscape-ready—perfect for planting as a bold front-yard feature or a colorful backdrop in large garden spaces.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal—aim for 6–8+ hours daily for the strongest blooming cycle.

• Watering: Moderate. Water deeply during establishment; once rooted, it's drought-tolerant but benefits from irrigation in dry spells.

• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, phosphorus-rich fertilizer 2–3 times per year to encourage heavy flowering.

• Growth Habit: Spreading, umbrella-shaped canopy with striking floral display. In a 45-gallon pot, typically 8–10 feet tall. Can mature to 20–35 feet wide and tall.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 9b–11. Thrives in South Florida’s subtropical climate; may drop leaves in brief cold spells.

• Maintenance: Moderate. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and airflow. Clean up leaf drop in winter.

Flower Notes:
Produces fragrant, orchid-like magenta blooms from late fall to early spring. Non-invasive due to its sterile hybrid nature—no seed pods to worry about!

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Primarily ornamental. While related Bauhinia species have been used in traditional medicine for blood sugar support and anti-inflammatory uses, Bauhinia × blakeana is a hybrid and not used medicinally or edible.

Ideal For:

• Tropical and subtropical front yards

• Specimen planting for seasonal wow-factor

• Pollinator gardens

• Driveway flanking or open lawn focal points

• Gardeners seeking bold, fragrant blooms

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Bauhinia × blakeana

• Plant Type: Flowering ornamental tree

• Family: Fabaceae (legume family)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf deciduous perennial

  • Deciduous: May shed leaves briefly in winter or dry seasons

  • Perennial: Blooms year after year with stunning seasonal color

  • Broadleaf: Large, bilobed “camel’s foot” leaves add tropical charm

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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