Bauhinia bowkeri

3 seeds

Bauhinia bowkeri (White Orchid Tree)

• Sowing Time: Best from February to May or September to November, at 22–32°C.

• Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the coat.

• Soil: Use well-drained loamy soil mixed with sand and compost.

• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep in moist soil.

• Light: Requires full sun to partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination.

• Germination: In 2–4 weeks under warm, humid conditions.

• Care: Transplant seedlings when 15–20 cm tall; protect from strong winds.

• Blooming: Produces large white orchid-like flowers in spring and summer.