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