Family: Fabaceae
Scientific name: Bauhinia tomentosa
Common name: Yellow Bauhinia
Origin: Southern Africa

The yellow orchid tree is a tropical brush from the southern part of the African continent and has beautiful, bright yellow flowers. The flowers attract a lot of butterflies and bees and have a black heart. It’s a fast climber that can be kept as a container plant. However, young plants should still be protected, but older plants can withstand light frost. Provide a sheltered, sunny spot.

Sowing description: First soak the seeds for 24 hours in water. Sow them in sowing mix at a temperature of 20-25 degC. Keep the soil constantly moist.

Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: 4 degrees Celsius

Photo 2: Recregarden via blog