Also known as Orchid Tree · 2 gardener saves
Bauhinia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Bauhinia, the genus most gardeners know as orchid tree. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Bauhinia varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Bauhinia questions
How many types of Bauhinia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Bauhinia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Bauhinia grow in?
Across its varieties, Bauhinia covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Bauhinia bloom?
Most Bauhinia varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Bauhinia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Bauhinia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Bauhinia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
