Seedlings of the Bougainvillea tree - Camel's foot

Common name: Bauhinia Scientific name: Bauhinia variegata Also known as: Camel's foot Evergreen and flowering tree, also deciduous, reaching a height of up to 15 meters, and it is a fast-growing tree. Bauhinia has dark green, large, divided leaves, each with a pair of rounded, symmetrically attached lobes. Due to the shape of these leaves, it is called Camel's foot. Bauhinia tree flower - Camel's foot: Its flowers are medium-sized pink, with a diameter of up to 12 cm, attractive to bees. The flowering period begins in September and continues until the end of December. Bauhinia tree fruit and seeds - Camel's foot: The fruits are brown pods, 30 cm long, containing the tree's seeds inside. Best season for planting Bauhinia - Camel's foot: The best time is in autumn and spring, but it can be planted year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for Bauhinia - Camel's foot: It grows in most types of soil with good drainage. Fertilize twice a year with organic fertilizer. It tolerates sunny environments with high humidity. How to cultivate Bauhinia - Camel's foot: It propagates through seeds and cuttings. Sow the seeds 1-2 cm deep in the soil, preferably soaking them in water for 24 hours before planting. Its benefits and uses: One of the most beautiful ornamental trees, with medicinal and health uses. Original habitat of Bauhinia - Camel's foot: Its native regions are China, India, and tropical areas. It is cultivated in Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries, and many Arab countries.