The Bauhinia blakeana is the city flower of Hong Kong. It has a graceful tree shape and is between 2 and 4 meters in height, generally about 3 and 4 meters in height.The bark of Bauhinia blakeana is grey-brown, with many branches, the leaves are alternate, showing leathery, the shape of the leaves is like sheep's hooves, the flowers have five petals, the color is purple-red, with aromatic odor, very beautiful after flowering, peak flowering period in March and April every year.
1. Soil: Bauhinia blakeana naturally likes acidic soil. In order to ensure good growth, it can provide fertile soil with loose drainage. It should be disinfected and sterilized before planting.If it is potted maintenance, you can turn the pot every 2-3 years, the time is selected in the autumn of each year.
2. Sunshine: It likes to grow in sufficient sunshine. Only by ensuring good light exposure can it maintain good growth. However, in summer, under high temperature and strong light exposure, attention should be paid to shading to avoid strong light.
3. Water and fertilizer: The moist environment is more suitable for growth. In the spring and autumn growing seasons, water should be kept sufficient, and water should be supplemented in time.Fertilizer is applied according to the growth of plants, and fertilizer is applied in time during the period of rapid growth.
4. Temperature: The temperature suitable for the growth of Bauhinia is about 23-32 degrees Celsius. Try to keep it within this temperature range. In winter, the temperature should be kept above 5 degrees Celsius.
