Bauhinia blakeana

Plant Description : Bauhinia blakeana is commonly called the Orchid Tree , with large thick leaves and striking purplish red flowers. The fragrant, orchid-like flowers are usually 10 to 15 centimetres across, and bloom from early November to the end of March. Although now cultivated in many areas. The Bauhinia double-lobed leaf is similar in shape to a heart or a butterfly. A typical leaf is 7 to 10 centimetres long and 10 to 13 centimetres wide, with a deep cleft dividing the apex. Propagation is by grafting, cuttings and air-layering.