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Bauhinia Orchid Lily Pink - 6" Grow bag

Bauhinia Orchid Lily Pink - 6" Grow bag

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  • Orchid-like fragrant flowers
  • Distinctive butterfly leaves
  • Edible Kachnar buds and flowers
  • Fast-growing shade tree
  • Hardy and drought-tolerant
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Bauhinia purpurea, the Purple Bauhinia or Kachnar, is a much-loved deciduous flowering tree of the Indian subcontinent. It is instantly recognised by its twin-lobed, butterfly-shaped leaves and its showy, fragrant flowers, which resemble orchids in shades of pink, magenta and purple. Blooming mainly in autumn and winter, it puts on a spectacular display, followed by long flat pods. The tender buds and flowers (Kachnar) are also used in traditional Indian cooking and medicine. Hardy, fast growing and adaptable, it makes an excellent avenue, garden or temple tree, thriving across most of India's plains and lower hills.

Specifications

Family Fabaceae (Caesalpinioideae)
Native region Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Mature height 6-10 m
Mature spread 4-6 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Bilobed butterfly-shaped, deciduous
Flower colour Pink, magenta, purple
Flower season Autumn to winter
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil / mix Well-drained loam; tolerates many soils
Temperature Warm 15-38 C; tolerates mild cold
Humidity Low to moderate
Fertilizer Balanced feed in growth; minimal needs
Pruning Prune after flowering to shape canopy
Repotting Best grown in ground
Propagation Seeds (scarified), semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests & problems Caterpillars, scale; generally hardy
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic; buds/flowers edible
Difficulty Easy

Uses

<p>Grown as a flowering avenue, garden and shade tree; its edible buds and flowers (Kachnar) are used in sabzi, pickles and traditional medicine.</p>

Growing tips

<p>In India plant in full sun in well-drained soil; it is hardy and fast growing, flowering best in autumn-winter, and benefits from a light shaping prune afterwards.</p>

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Kachnar?
Water regularly while it establishes; once mature it is drought-tolerant and needs watering mainly during prolonged dry weather.
How much sun does it need?
Full sun is best for vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Are the flowers really edible?
Yes, the tender buds and flowers (Kachnar) are widely used in Indian cooking, in sabzi and pickles, and in traditional medicine.
Is it safe for pets?
Bauhinia purpurea is regarded as non-toxic, and parts of it are eaten by people.
How do I propagate it?
Grow from scarified seeds soaked overnight, or from semi-hardwood cuttings during the warm season.
When should I prune it?
Prune after the autumn-winter flowering to shape the canopy and remove crowded or weak branches.
When does it bloom?
It flowers mainly in autumn and winter, putting on a striking display of orchid-like blooms.
Can it be grown in a pot?
Young trees can be container-grown for a while, but it ultimately needs to be planted in the ground to thrive.
Is it toxic?
No, it is non-toxic, and its buds and flowers are a traditional food.
What fertiliser should I use?
A balanced fertiliser once or twice during the growing season is enough; it is not a heavy feeder.

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