Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap)
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) flower with orange petals nestled among rounded green leaves.
Bauhinia galpinii
Botanical names: Bauhinia galpinii, Bauhinia punctata
Common names: Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsMedium to large shrub with brick red flowers for a long period during the summer months but will also flower sporadically throughout the rest of the year. Cold sensitive, requires regular watering until established. With just a little pruning and training it can easily be trained into an attractive small tree or large garden shrub. Easy to cultivate and requires little attention once established.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
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Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) orange flower with rounded green leaves on woody stems.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) red flower bunch nestled within many rounded green leaves
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) red flower with small droplets sitting on green leaves
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) orange flower growing on a woody stem with light leaves.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) red flowers stand out against rounded green foliage above
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) orange flower with rounded petals nestled among green bifoliate leaves.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) with small red flowers among many rounded green leaves.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) coral red flower cluster with distinct rounded green leaves
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) clusters of coral orange flower among rounded green foliage
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) seeds scattered on a surface with small brown shapes.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) clusters with orange-red flower petals amid round green leaves.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) orange flower clusters open on thin woody branch limbs
Bauhinia galpinii red flower with rounded green leaves on thin woody branches
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) shrub with many orange flowers and green rounded foliage.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) flower with red petals on a dense green leafy stem.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) orange-red flower cluster among rounded green leaves on branch.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) orange flower clusters nestled among rounded green foliage against blue.
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) flower clusters with orange petals above green round leaves
Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap) showing red flowers near rounded green leaves on branches.
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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bauhinia_galpinii.htm
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RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
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