African Plume
Bauhinia galpinii
Tatiana Gerus from Brisbane, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Bauhinia
- Species:
- Bauhinia galpinii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Puerto Rico, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky hillsides and open woodlands