Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap)
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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
Medium 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
Similar plants: Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap)
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- Bauhinia aureifolia (Gold Leaf Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia bassacensis (Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia bidentata (Orange Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia bowkeri (Kei White Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia corymbosa (Vining bauhinia)
- Bauhinia cunninghamii (Jigal Tree)
- Bauhinia divaricata (Butterfly Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca)
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Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia - compact shrub with large red orchid-like flowers.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95
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