Bauhinia Species, Camels Foot, Climbing Bauhinia, Orchid Vine, Vining Bauhinia

Bauhiniacorymbosa

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bauhinia (baw-HIN-ee-uh)
Species
corymbosa (kor-rim-BOW-suh)
Synonym
Bauhinia parvifolia
Phanera corymbosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encinitas, California

Los Angeles, California

Martinez, California

San Diego, California

Torrance, California

Brooksville, Florida

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Baltimore, Maryland

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Baytown, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Coldspring, TX | August 2013 | positive

Grows and blooms well in Coldspring TX. Cold hardy last winter. i have read that the seed pods are edible but have not tried them

A
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

This vine is so beautiful! The 1st year it was so small I doubted it would survive. This year, 2nd yr, it's big and getting bigger and ha...Read More

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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2005 | positive

Pretty, dainty foliage and gorgeous frilly flowers. This vine is rated zone 9, but is perfectly root hardy for me here in zone 8.
-T

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