Bauhinia Species, Orchid Tree, Red Bahninia, Red Cow Hoof

Bauhiniaungulata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bauhinia (baw-HIN-ee-uh)
Species
ungulata (un-goo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Bauhinia benthamiana
Bauhinia cavanillei
Bauhinia inermis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Joshua Tree, California

Kealakekua, Hawaii

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, TX | May 2015 | positive

Covered with orchid-like blooms in February. Deciduous in Houston, Texas

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Thousand Oaks, CA | May 2001 | neutral

There are numerous species of Bauhinia, some vines, some shrubs and some tall trees... but they all have a characteristic leaf shape in c...Read More

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