Let me introduce you to a very special and pretty flower. Its scientific name is Bauhinia purpurea. This flower has many fun nicknames! People call it the Purple Orchid Tree, the Butterfly Tree, or even the Camel's Foot Tree.

This flower is big and showy. It has five long, narrow petals that spread out like a star. The petals are usually a beautiful purple, pink, or rosy colour. The petals do not overlap each other – they stay separate, which makes the flower look like a butterfly or an orchid.

This tree originally comes from southern Asia, including India, China, and Nepal. Today, people grow it in many warm places around the world because it is so beautiful!

The Bauhinia purpurea grows on a small to medium-sized tree. The tree can grow as tall as a two-story house! The flowers usually bloom in autumn and winter, from around September to December.

The tree's leaves are very special. They are divided into two rounded lobes, which makes them look like a butterfly or a camel's foot. That is why the tree got some of its funny names!

The flowers smell sweet and lovely! If you like it too, follow the step-by-step instructions below to learn how to draw it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Realistic Bauhinia Flower PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Realistic Bauhinia Flower Step by Step

Step 1 Draw one petal of this flower.

Step 2 Draw the second petal of this flower.

Step 3 Complete the second petal.

Step 4 Draw the third petal of this flower.

Step 5 Draw the fourth petal of this flower.

Step 6 Draw the fifth petal of this flower.

Step 7 Draw the pistil of this flower.

Step 8 Draw the stem of this flower.

Step 9 Finally, color this realistic flower.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a realistic bauhinia flower yet?