PatternBaseOrchid Tree
Bauhinia variegata, Fabaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerNitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorShade Provider
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (fruiting)
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Ghaf TreeProsopis cineraria
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Chinese CucumberTrichosanthes kirilowiiPhysical SupportTrap Crop
Chebulic MyrobalanTerminalia chebulaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Drummond's AsterSymphyotrichum drummondiiPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Blue MistflowerConoclinium coelestinumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Thai Pepper TreeZanthoxylum limonellaPollinator SharingShade Provision
Red SandersPterocarpus santalinusNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationOrnamental FlowersFodder ProductionMedicinalSoil Improvement
Edible Parts
FlowersYoung PodsBuds
Medicinal Uses
DiarrheaDysenterySkin ConditionsWounds
Common Questions
What zones does Orchid Tree grow in?
Orchid Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
Is Orchid Tree a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Orchid Tree is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Orchid Tree?
Good companions for Orchid Tree include Ghaf Tree, Chinese Cucumber, Chebulic Myrobalan, Drummond's Aster, Blue Mistflower.
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