CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 12 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, bilobed leaves with a unique hoof-like shape
4.Flowers – Bright red to orange, orchid-like flowers
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental shrub or small tree
6.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry periods
8.Soil – Well-draining loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–95°F (15°C–35°C); tolerates mild frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny or partially shaded location with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill soil and gently press around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bauhinia galphinii (also spelled Bauhinia galpinii)
2.Common names: Pride of De Kaap, Red Bauhinia
3.Hindi: बौहिनिया गैल्फिनी (Bauhinia Gailphinii)
4.Tamil: பௌஹினியா கால்பினி (Pauhiniyā Kālpini)
5.Telugu: బౌహినియా గాల్పినీ (Bauhinia Gālpinī)
6.Kannada: ಬೌಹಿನಿಯಾ ಗಾಲ್ಪಿನಿ (Bauhinia Gālpini)
7.Marathi: बौहिनिया गाल्फिनी (Bauhinia Gālphinī)
8.Malayalam: ബൗഹിനിയ ഗാൽഫിനി (Bauhinia Gālfini)