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Phanera purpurea: Common names include purple bauhinia, camel's foot, butterfly tree, Hawaiian orchid tree, Pink butterfly tree, Purple butterfly tree, Purple orchid tree • Hindi: Kaniar ??????, laal kachnar Common name: Hong Kong Orchid-Tree, Red-flowered bauhinia Color: Rose-purple to rose-crimson Bloom time: November to April Height: 12.00 to 20.00 feet Difficulty level: easy to grow Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9b-11. Best in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Best with moderate but consistent moisture. Grows well in a variety of soils as long as well-drained. Thrives in heat but leaves may brown along the edges in dry heat or droughty conditions.