CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; water when topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Climbs or trails up to 10 to 15 feet with support
3.Leaves Color – Bilobed green leaves resembling a camel’s hoof
4.Flowers – Attractive pink to purple orchid-like flowers during blooming season
5.Fruits – Flat, elongated seed pods develop after flowering
6.Type – Flowering deciduous creeper or scrambling shrub
7.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during active growth
8.Watering – Regular watering; avoid waterlogging
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 20°C to 40°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with a trellis or fence for support.
2.Dig a pit double the size of the root ball.
3.Mix compost into the soil and fill halfway.
4.Place the sapling close to the support and backfill gently.
5.Water thoroughly and tie loosely if needed for early support.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bauhinia diphylla
2.Common names: Twin-Leaf Bauhinia, Camel’s Foot Creeper
3.Hindi: द्विपत्रा बेल / कामल की बेल
4.Tamil: இரட்டைத்தாள் கொடி
5.Telugu: జంట ఆకుల బల్లిమొక్క
6.Kannada: ಇಟ್ಟುಮೆಲೆಯ ಬೆಳೆ
7.Marathi: उंटपाने वेल
8.Malayalam: ഇരട്ടയില വഴുക്ക് വേര്