The Red Trailing Bauhinia (Bauhinia kockiana) is a tropical vine with beautiful orangy-red flowers. Bauhinia kockiana is often also called the "Orchid Tree". When in full bloom the Red Trailing Bauhinia makes a gorgeous addition to gardens and patios. Well tended Bauhinia kockiana will bloom through out the year. It loves full sun, moderate watering and the occasional fertilizing.
Botanical Name
Bauhinia kockiana
Common Name
Red Trailing Bauhinia
Blooms
Orangy red. The flower consists of a calyx and corolla of 5 segments each.
Planting condition
Full sun
Watering
Normal watering. The plant can suffer from sunstroke if left without water for a few days.
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