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Re: Growing Bauhinia from seeds

CherrylM wrote:
> 
> All,
>        Can anyone give me tips on growing Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) from
> seeds?  After a couple of years of trying to  get them  to germinate, I was
> sucessful last spring  to have  one  of   8 seeds  planted   in   jiffy pots
> on the highest shelf of  my light stand. When it was large enough to transfer,
> I put it in a 4" pot with professional potting mix and gradually exposed it to
> the sun  which is very intense here in zone 8b Louisiana. It languished for a
> couple  of months and then died. I don't  know why. Can anyone help?
> 
> CherrylM
> Baker, LA
> USDA zone 8bCherryl,
Bauhinia it is also a tropical tree with flowers pink or white. Here in 
Brazil we just put the seed into a pot, and in a few weeks you'll have 
the seedling. The plant won't stand below zero (°C) temperatures.
Here in Brazil the tree is also known as 'cow's footprint' because of 
the shape of their leaves.
Dried leaves are used to prepare tea to be taken by people that suffer 
from diabetes.
Hope I could be of help.
Regards,

Angelo
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