Anacacho Orchid Tree
- Shipping Available
- Low stock - 2 items left
Bauhinia lunarioides (B. congesta)
Although increasingly available from specialty nurseries, the Anacacho orchid tree is rare in Texas. It grows only in the Anacacho Mountains west of Uvalde and one other small site, but it is more common in Mexico. Its delicate, unusual leaves become divided into pairs of two oval leaflets, and showy white or pink flower clusters resembling orchids appear from March through May.
The tree's native habitat in Texas is rocky limestone canyons, and it thrives on well-drained soils. It is winter hardy in Austin, but farther north, it needs to be planted in a protected, south-facing location, and some limbs may still be lost in severe winters. Its unique foliage and showy flowers make it a beautiful specimen or container plant for small areas.
BONAP MAP
Height: 8’-12’'
Spread: 6’-10’'
Bloom: March-June
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
