Katmauli, Bidi Leaf Tree, Apta

Description for Katmauli, Bidi Leaf Tree, Apta
Plant height: 16 – 24 inches
Plant spread: 3 – 5 inches
Bauhinia Racemosa is familiar as Fabaceae. Its leaves are used to make beedi (Indian Cigarette). This plant is a small tree with spreading branching habit. Plant height is up to 10 m. This plant is more or less deciduous; sometimes leaves are arising before the old leaves are falling off.

Common name(s): Bidi Leaf Tree
Flower colours: White
Bloom time: February-May.
Max reachable height: Up to 10 m
Difficulty to grow: easy to grow
Planting and care
This plant is propagated through seeds or stem cuttings. If propagated through seeds, then seeds are soaked into the water for 12 hours. This plant grows well under full to partial sunlight. At the time of plantation, mixed vermicompost and coco peat in the soil.

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil
Water: Medium
Temperature: 25 to 35 degree C
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.
Caring for Katmauli
Water should apply early in the morning when the soil is dry to touch.
Avoid overwatering.
You can prune the plant in the spring season for maintaining to bushy appearance.
Harvesting
Not defined

Typical uses of Katmauli
Special features: Attractive white flower

Ornamental use: The plant is used for the ornamental purpose.

Medicinal use: Bauhinia Racemosa for Ulcers, Cold, Abdominal Disease, Piles, Skin Diseases, Cough.

Note: Use only after consulting the specialist