Bauhinia is the official flower of Hong Kong. We can see it on the Hong Kong flag and Hong Kong money. Let’s learn more about this beautiful flower!

Bauhinia was first found in Hong Kong around 1880. It is an evergreen tree. It stays green and has leaves all year round. It is also known as the Hong Kong Orchid Tree because it looks like an orchid. The Bauhinia flower is a pretty shade of pink with five petals. Its leaves have a unique shape that looks like a butterfly. When you see a Bauhinia flower, it’s like looking at a piece of art made by nature.

Bauhinia likes warm weather and grows best in sunny places. During the dry summer, it needs lots of water. It doesn’t get sick easily or have many bugs bothering it. The flowers bloom from November to March of the year.

The Bauhinia tree smells nice. It attracts butterflies, bees, and other bugs to come and visit. It’s like the tree is saying, ‘Hey, come and have some sweet nectar!’