| Botanical name | Bauhinia tomentosa |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Semi Deciduous Semi Deciduous – Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.  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.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April November December |
| Common name(s) | Yellow Bell Bauhinia |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant does well in the garden as a feature plant but will also work well in a container on a patio. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Other languages | Geelbeesklou (Afr) |
| Plant features | Attracts: bees , birds , butterflies , insects |
Bauhinia tomentosa (Yellow Bell Bauhinia)
- Botanical name: Bauhinia tomentosa
- Common name(s): Yellow Bell Bauhinia
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
Small tree or large shrub. B. tomentosa is mostly evergreen but can be deciduous. The plant is very attractive to insects such as bees and butterflies. Butterfly larvae will feast on the leaves while certain moth species will eat the flowers.
Family: Fabaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: baw-HIN-ee-uh – toh-men-TOH-suh
Bauhinia tomentosa requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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