Q: I lost a huge oak during the storm, and I thought that the Mexican orchid tree would make a lovely replacement. When should I plant it? — L.S., Houston A:Mexican orchid tree (Bauhinia mexicana) is ...
Q: Does my staghorn fern need to be covered below 40 degrees? Is a Mexican orchid tree indigineous to this area? - G.V., Houston A: Perhaps you have the surprisingly hardy Platycerium bifurcatum. This ...
SAN ANTONIO — A rare orchid tree, native to only certain parts of Texas, was seen blooming an unusual color at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Bauhinia lunarioides, commonly referred to as "Anacacho ...