The Anacacho Orchid Tree was first collected in 1853 in Coahuila as part of the Mexican Boundary Survey and was then collected in Texas from the Anacacho Mountains in the 1930's.

This chandelier of flowers can last for three to six months. Medinilla is an epiphyte, which means it grows in tree crevices. This plant won't grow in soil and needs a light & airy mix instead.

This chandelier of flowers can last for three to six months. Medinilla is an epiphyte, which means it grows in tree crevices. This plant won't grow in soil and needs a light & airy mix instead.

Anacacho orchid tree (Bauhinia lunarioides): Another small shrubby tree; native to the Chihuahuan desert. Has beautiful white or pink tropical flowers that grow in clusters. Hardy to 15 F.

Because of periodic cold damage, orchid trees in our area rarely grow above 10 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide. Flowering may occur in late winter, spring, summer or fall depending on the ...