Bauhinia kockiana seedlings – Rare Tropical Climber

Bauhinia kockiana Seedlings  – Rare Tropical Climber

✅ What's Included

Healthy Seedlings
Actual plant photos included, what you see is what you grow!

🌿 About the Plant

Bauhinia kockiana is a stunning tropical woody climber known for its vibrant flowers that transition from yellow to deep red, creating a beautiful multicolor effect within a single bloom cluster. Often called one of the most ornamental species in the genus, it’s ideal for:

Fences, trellises, pergolas, or even tree trunks
Tropical gardens or large pots (with winter shelter in cooler zones)

📏 Plant Features

Type: Evergreen or semi-deciduous climber
Height: Up to 30 meters (wild), more compact in cultivation
Leaves: Glossy green, ovate to elliptic, 7–14 cm long
Flowers: Bright and long-lasting, blooming almost year-round
Hardiness: Needs warm tropical conditions (minimum 16°C / 60°F)

🌱 Growing Instructions

Propagation: By fresh seeds (rare in cultivation – limited viability!)
Soil: Rich organic mix with 30% perlite or coarse sand
Water: Keep moist (non-calcareous water), avoid waterlogging
Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F) for germination
Germination Time: 2–4 days
Light: Full sun for optimal blooming
Pot Growing: Possible with winter protection and bright location

🌍 Care Tips

Humidity: High humidity helps, misting may be beneficial indoors
Pruning: After flowering to shape the plant and encourage blooms
Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer with microelements every few weeks
Pests/Disease: Generally pest-resistant when grown in proper conditions