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Bauhinia blakeana, also known as Cercis chinensis, is a common ornamental flower. Its flower colors are bright and beautiful, mainly in two colors: purple-red and pink. The petals are as light as butterflies, and the flower shape is elegant, giving people an elegant and romantic feeling.

The flowering period of Bauhinia blakeana is relatively long, and its beauty can be appreciated from spring to summer. During the peak flowering period, the Bauhinia blakeana tree is covered with numerous flowers, like a vivid painting, making people intoxicated.

Bauhinia blakeana is the city flower of Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Bauhinia blakeana symbolizes prosperity, thriving, progress, and magnificence. Meanwhile, Bauhinia blakeana is native to China and also symbolizes unity and harmony, family affection, inseparable blood ties, and harmony among brothers.

Additionally, it's worth noting that although Bauhinia blakeana is the city flower of Hong Kong, in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, China, Bauhinia blakeana (Bauhinia × blakeana) has also been established as the city flower, symbolizing good luck and auspiciousness. In Liuzhou City, Guangxi, Bauhinia blakeana is also regarded as the city flower. Every April, the entire city is filled with blooming Bauhinia blakeana, becoming a beautiful scenic line of the city.

The planting of Bauhinia blakeana is not complicated. By mastering some basic maintenance skills, it can thrive.

Bauhinia blakeana likes loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. Before planting, the soil can be improved by adding an appropriate amount of leaf mold and organic fertilizer to enhance the soil fertility and permeability. Bauhinia blakeana likes a humid environment but also needs to avoid water accumulation. During the growth period, keep the soil moist but do not let the roots soak in water for a long time. During the hot summer, increase the watering frequency appropriately and spray water on the leaves to increase humidity. Adequate nutrition is needed during the growth period.

In spring and summer, apply腐熟 organic fertilizer once every about half a month to promote plant growth and flowering. In autumn, increase the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers appropriately to improve the cold resistance of the plants. The pruning of Bauhinia blakeana is mainly to maintain the beauty of the tree shape and promote flowering. During the growth period, appropriately prune overly dense or weak and diseased branches to increase ventilation and light transmission. After flowering, prune the remaining flowers and dead branches in time to keep the tree shape tidy.

Bauhinia blakeana has won people's love with its beautiful appearance and profound meaning. Whether as an ornamental plant or a cultural symbol, Bauhinia blakeana has unique charm and value. By understanding the planting and maintenance skills of Bauhinia blakeana, we can better appreciate and maintain this beautiful flower and let it bloom more brilliantly in our lives.