Description
Is quite a finicky grower. Looks spectacular when in bloom. Sets seed at the begnning of the winter season. The young seedlings do not like it cold. The plant prefers good soil and warm and humid growing conditions. Soils should be rich in manure and well drained. Get one if you can! Is really pretty. Another very important aspect is that the plants require acidic soils. Do not plant in alkaline soils as the plants will develop severe iron deficiency and even die. Can be grown in pots as well.
Is quite a finicky grower. Looks spectacular when in bloom. Sets seed at the begnning of the winter season. The young seedlings do not like it cold. The plant prefers good soil and warm and humid growing conditions. Soils should be rich in manure and well drained.
Get one if you can! Is really pretty. Another very important aspect is that the plants require acidic soils. Do not plant in alkaline soils as the plants will develop severe iron deficiency and even die. Can be grown in pots as well.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Bauhinea Vine Marathi - Kanchan, Hindi- Kachnal, Telugu- Kanchana, Bengali- Kanchan |
| Flower Colour | The blooms change from red to orange to yellow as they age. brilliant orangey-red |
| Bloom Time | It blooms year round. |
Planting and care
Do not plant in alkaline soils as the plants will develop severe iron deficiency and even die. Can be grown in pots as well.
Another very important aspect is that the plants require acidic soils.
Bauhinia coccinea care
The plant prefers good soil and warm and humid growing conditions. blooms year round.
| Soil | Soils should be well drained. |
| Fertilizer | Soils should be rich in manure and well drained. |
| Harvest Season | It blooms year round. |
Bauhinia coccinea uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is grown as an ornamental on arbors and posts
Culinary Use:
- It is really pretty