How to tend a Bauhinia blakeana
Also known as: Perlebia blakeana (Dunn) A.Schmitz
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering in winter
Sunlight
Like adequate sunlight, shade properly under summer strong light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Subtropical areas
- Category
- Leguminosae, Bauhinia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period November-May, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- purple red
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