Bauhinia Acuminata - White Orchid tree, Safed Kachnar
Bauhinia Acuminata – White Orchid tree, Safed Kachnar
Price range: ₹499.00 through ₹1,449.00
- Live plant along with the plastic pot.
- Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers.
- Best for Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting
- plants height with pot is 18-24 inches and pot size is 6 inches diameter.
- plants’ nature is outdoor, loves full sun, less watering.
- Used for landscaping plants and avenue trees.
Description
Bauhinia Acuminata – White Orchid tree, Safed Kachnar
Bauhinia acuminata is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical southeastern Asia. The exact native range is obscure due to extensive cultivation, but probably from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia candida |
| Common Name: | White Mountain Ebony, Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Snowy Orchid, Safed Kachnar |
The shrub Bauhinia acuminate is also referred to as the dwarf white orchid. It grows up to 3 metres tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. It is often cultivated as an ornamental and hedge plant in the tropics.
It reaches heights of two to three metres. The leaves are 6 to 15 centimetres long and broad, bilobed, and shaped like an ox hoof. The fragrant, 8 to 12 centimeter-diameter flowers have five white petals, ten stamens with yellow tips, and a green stigma. Fruit is a pod that is 7.5–15 cm long. These plants have year-round floral production. Its Strong, smooth, upright stems with many slender branches, young twigs are usually pubescent. Its Pods are dark brown, glabrous, usually contain 5 – 12 seeds.
Features
- Beautiful pure-white orchid-like flowers
- Attractive green foliage with a graceful appearance
- Fragrant blooms that enhance garden aesthetics
- Fast-growing and suitable for warm climates
- Excellent choice for gardens, landscapes, and avenues
- Adds a tropical and elegant look to outdoor spaces
Growing Care
- Sunlight: Requires 5–7 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Watering: Water when the top layer of soil becomes slightly dry. Avoid overwatering.
- Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
- Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer or compost every 30–45 days during active growth.
- Pruning: Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages healthy growth.
Plantation Guide
- Choose a sunny outdoor location with sufficient space for growth.
- Dig a hole about twice the size of the root ball.
- Mix garden soil with compost or well-rotted organic manure.
- Place the plant at the same depth as it was growing in its nursery pot.
- Fill the hole gently and press the soil around the roots.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Provide regular watering during the initial establishment period, then adjust according to weather and soil moisture.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.30 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 13 × 11 cm |
| Size | Medium, Large |
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