Bauhinia
Genus
Daily
Water Requirement
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Yes
With Pots
Indoor Filtered Light,Outdoor Shade
Sunlight Requirement
Indoor,Vastu/Good Luck,Window Ledge
Use
Bauhinia Tomentosa
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
Hong Kong
Description
A very rare dwarf bauhinia is great for bonsai. It has very tiny leaves that are interestingly shaped like ox hooves. Yellow flowers appear starting in spring...then less...then more, all months into autumn. During winter the leaves are semi-deciduous, if temperatures are not above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a great flowering indoor bonsai.
Specifications
Age : 2.5 - 3 Years
Size (Approx) : L X W X H : 5.5" x 4" x 8"
Note : The plant might differ a little than the picture as each Bonsai is created differently.
Environment
They need full sun to light shade and well draining rich soil. Regular water and fertilizer is necessary for the growth of the plant. Grows and blooms well in any small and shallow container. They are also lovely specimen trees, if you prune them their first few years so the canopy is properly shaped. They may drop their leaves for a month or so if it gets chilly, but they regrow quickly. Sometimes they will even flower during this time, filling the tree with beautiful flowers.
Repotting can be done every two to three years but it depends on the plant growth.
