Outdoor, full sun
Orchid Tree
A flowering tree with two-lobed leaves and large, orchid-like pink to purple flowers, at 1.7 to 1.8 m or 3 to 4 m. It needs full sun and gives light shade once grown.
AED 280each, 1.7-1.8 M
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Height:
Quantity
- Orchid Tree, 1.7-1.8 M × 1
- AED 280
- Total
- AED 280
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- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2–3 days in summer while young, then every 5–7 days once established; less in winter
- Size
- 170–400 cm
- Where
- Outdoor
Why people love it
- Orchid-like pink and white flowers cover the tree in season.
- Two-lobed leaves give it a distinctive look.
- Pink and white blooms open in full spring sun.
- It makes a good small feature tree.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- It drops leaves for part of the year.
- New trees need deep watering twice a week for a season.
- Seed pods and petals drop and need clearing.
About this plant
The orchid tree is a medium-sized tree with distinctive two-lobed, butterfly-shaped leaves and large, fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple and white that resemble orchids. Bauhinia variegata is native to South Asia, from India to southern China. Long, flat seed pods follow the flowers.
Orchid trees grow well in Dubai's heat and full sun, with regular deep watering while young. They flower mainly in late winter and spring, often while partly bare of leaves, and they can be semi-deciduous in the cooler months. Hot, dry winds can scorch leaves in exposed spots, and salty water slows growth. Seed pods drop and need clearing. It is an outdoor tree.
The orchid tree suits villa gardens, courtyards and parks as a flowering feature or light shade tree. We offer it at 1.7–1.8 m and as larger 3–4 m trees.
- Sizes
- 1.7 and 3 cm
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2–3 days in summer while young, then every 5–7 days once established; less in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Orchid Tree, Bauhinia variegata and Bauhinia purpurea).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Orchid Tree? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Orchid Tree healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2–3 days in summer while young, then every 5–7 days once established; less in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: well-draining loamy or sandy soil with compost. Feeding: a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in late summer. Common mistake: worrying when it loses leaves in winter, which is normal for this tree. Where it works: villa gardens, courtyards and parks as a flowering feature.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Orchid Tree, Bauhinia variegata and Bauhinia purpurea). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Orchid Tree FAQs
When does the orchid tree flower in Dubai?
Mainly in late winter and spring, sometimes while the tree is partly bare of leaves.
Does it lose its leaves?
It can be semi-deciduous in the cooler months. New leaves return in spring.
How big does it grow?
It usually reaches about 6–10 m over many years, with a spreading crown.
Is the orchid tree toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database. Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.