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

Synonym:Bauhinia cavanillei

Synonym:Bauhinia inermis

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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