Bauhinia variegata orchid tree

5 seeds

Bauhinia variegata (Orchid Tree)

• Sowing Time: Best from February to May or September to November, at 22–35°C.

• Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours or lightly scarify to speed germination.

• Soil: Use well-drained sandy loam soil enriched with compost.

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

• Light: Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy during germination; water moderately afterward.

• Germination: In 2–3 weeks under warm, bright conditions.

• Care: Drought-tolerant once established; prune to maintain shape.

• Blooming: Produces large pink, purple, or white orchid-like flowers in spring to early summer.