The Orchid Tree is flowering. Its official name is Bauhinia Variegata. Sometimes referred to as the poor mans orchid. I may have told this story before, but my husband thought it was a weed and pulled most of it out. One day I noticed that there was a tiny stem still growing. We left it alone and several years later were rewarded with lovely flowers.The leaves remind me of eucalyptus. Our tree is not really a tree but more of a bush. These photos were taken at night. Never underestimate the power of someone or something that wants to live. Here’s a link for additional information.
7 Comments to ORCHID FLOWER AT NIGHT
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Wonderful
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Wow very gorgeous!
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I think my grandfather had one of those too Miriam! It is beautiful!
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When I was a kid, the neighbors had one of these prolific trees and it leaned way over our fence. I thought it was the most fabulous thing I’d ever seen. I dedicate this to my long-gone paternal grandmother, who loved that tree in the morning because it was pretty but by afternoon,when her crankiness took over, wanted to march over to the neighbors and give them a piece of her mind for letting it hang so far into our yard.
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Miriam,
Those are so pretty. Amazing what lives in spite of man.
Happy gardening,
Vicki in West MI[Reply]
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It is quite beautiful, Miriam. So glad it wanted to live so badly.
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I just love the colors! I’m impressed that these were taken at night.
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