How to tend a Bauhinia blakeana

Also known as: Perlebia blakeana (Dunn) A.Schmitz

Watering

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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