| Botanical name | Bauhinia species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Semi Deciduous Semi Deciduous – Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | The flowers have 5 petals and are in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant. |
| Common name(s) | Orchid-Tree |
| Foliage | This species bears compound foliage consisting of only 2 broad leaflets. |
| Uses in landscape design | ornamental plant |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Acidic |
| Growth rate | Fast |
Bauhinia species (Orchid-Tree)
- Botanical name: Bauhinia species
- Common name(s): Orchid-Tree
- Categories: Climbers and Creepers, Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
This species bears compound foliage consisting of only 2 broad leaflets and flowers have 5 petals and are in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant. It is often slow growing and do not like being transplanted. They prefer acidic soils, and full sun but can be grown in partial sun.
Family: Fabaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh species
Bauhinia species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
The flowers have 5 petals and are in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant.
This species bears compound foliage consisting of only 2 broad leaflets.
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