Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia)

Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) plant with green and silver split leaves climbing along a wall
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) with distinct split green leaves climbing up a vertical textured surface

Botanical name: Bauhinia sp.

Common name: Bauhinia

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Bauhinia is a large genus of flowering plants. Many species are widely planted in the tropics as orchid trees, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Nepal and southeastern China.

Giant-leaved Bauhinia - this stunning woody vine has huge 8-12" velvety leaves, double as all bauhinias. Very rare species.

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Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) green leaves on a woody stem in a close up view.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) with uniquely split green foliage attached to a sturdy woody central stem.
Bauhinia sp. plant with large green leaves reaching high above a person.
Bauhinia sp. grows with wide foliage reaching above a person standing near.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) green leaves on branches reaching toward natural light from above.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) leaves stretch upward on slender branches, capturing natural light through the canopy.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) yellow flower close up with curved central stem and dark green foliage
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) yellow flower with delicate textured petals near dark green leaves on stem
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) with pink flower and green fruit on a tree branch.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) branches with pink flower clusters and long green fruit against blue sky.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) yellow and white flower cluster close up on a dark leafy branch
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) flower cluster with yellow and white petals surrounded by dark green leaves
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) yellow flower close up with slender petals and dark green leaves
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) yellow flower with delicate petals and surrounding dark foliage close up
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) green leaves with unique bifurcated shape near human hand close up
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) green leaves with distinctive divided shape held near a human hand
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) plant with broad green leaves growing on a thin stem.
Bauhinia sp. (Bauhinia) with distinct butterfly-shaped green leaves stretching out from the main stem.


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