What is an orchid?

The orchid tree, which comes from the Fabaceae family , has several common names. This half -resident tree grows best in subtropical and tropical areas, but can recover from winter frost and drought. There are more than 200 species of orchids under the bauhinia family. A native of Asia, an orchid tree blooms into the late winter or early spring when it is provided by the desired nutrients. In some areas, the tree can offer ornamental properties, but in others it is considered invasive. He shares some of the same striking qualities as his cousins, Peacock Flower and Royal Poinciana. The tree comes from the Fabaceae family, also known as leguminosae or the family of beans, as flattened pods that reach more than 12 inches (approximately 30.5 cm). The orchid tree differs that it is known to bloom for many months. In general, a permanent plant thrives in subtropical and tropical areas where temperatures rise above 40 ° Fahrenheit (approximately4.5 ° Celsius). It can still survive or recover from frost, specifically when temperatures drop below 25 ° Fahrenheit (-6.6 ° Celsius). The orchid tends to grow like a shrub when planted in a colder climate.

Hundreds of types of bauhinia are available for planting via seeds or cuttings. For example, purple bauhinia is considered to be the most common and attractive of all types of orchid trees. Another popular tree, Hong Kong orchid, is classified as a sterile hybrid that does not produce pods. Candida variety Blooms white flowers instead of purple.

Native Purple bauhinia includes southeast China, North India and Vietnam. Because the orchid is a tropical tree, it can grow anywhere that reaches excessive climate, such as 25 ° Fahrenheit (-6.6 ° Cels) and up. As far as nutrients are concerned, typical soil properties include acidic soil with an even amountm humidity. Too much water or salty and limited soil conditions can be harmful. Full sunlight helps the permanent tree of the orchid up to 40 feet high (about 12.1 m), with average leaves it spreads up to 20 feet (approximately 6 m).

tree leaves resemble hooves and petals appear in overlapping patterns of purple, white, lavender and purple. Flowers actually bloom first into the late winter, followed by leaves and flattened bean pods in the spring. Overall, the whole tree Bauhinia purpurea fully evolves at the beginning of summer.

Some organized bauhinia as invasive trees, because it was known to spread to other plant habitats and disrupt their ecology. However, purple orchid serves the purpose in tropical and subtropical landscapes as well as street trees. It even provides a shadow on a warm summer day.