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Bauhinia forficata - Brazilian Orchid Tree


Bauhinia forficata - Brazilian Orchid Tree (Bauhinia forficata - Brazilian Orchid Tree)

This is a summer blooming orchid tree...as most bloom in winter and early spring. Photo taken in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. on August 12, 2010.



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These are lovely. Too big for my conservatory though!

19 Aug, 2010

 

Meanie:

This orchids tree would be the most suited to pot culture. It tends to stay much smaller than most other orchid trees.

19 Aug, 2010

 

My conservatory will be that full this winter that a bonsai would be a squeeze!

19 Aug, 2010

 

LOL! : > )

19 Aug, 2010



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