Bauhinia

Buy the Bauhinia Tree (Bauhinia variegata) in Dubai & UAE — a beautiful flowering tree known as the Orchid Tree, admired for its large, orchid-like blooms in pink, purple, and white and its distinctive twin-lobed leaves. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Bauhinia in the UAE

The Orchid Tree is a much-loved ornamental and avenue tree in the UAE, offering a spectacular flush of fragrant, orchid-shaped flowers along with welcome shade. Its graceful spreading canopy and unusual butterfly-shaped leaves make it a standout feature tree for villa gardens, parks, and streetscapes.

Key Benefits

• Large, orchid-like flowers in pink, purple, and white.
• Distinctive twin-lobed, butterfly-shaped leaves.
• Provides attractive shade with a spreading canopy.
• Excellent ornamental and avenue tree for UAE landscapes.
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering.
• Watering: Regular watering while young; moderately drought-tolerant once established.
• Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed in spring and summer to support strong blooming.
• Pruning: Prune after flowering to shape the canopy and remove weak growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called the Orchid Tree? Its flowers closely resemble orchids in shape and colour, giving the tree its common name.

When does it flower? It produces its main flush of blooms in the cooler-to-warm transition seasons, with sporadic flowering at other times.

How large does it grow? It becomes a small-to-medium spreading tree, so allow room for its canopy.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.