Bauhinia purpurea stem cuttings
Stir cuttings vigorously in 20% (v/v) Teepol (soapy detergent)
Rinse cuttings in tap water for 1 h then in sterile distilled water (SDW) several times
Surface sterilize cuttings in 0.5% (w/v) mercuric chloride for 2 min
Rinse cuttings 5-7 times in SDW
Bauhinia vahlii stem cuttings/lianas
Wipe cuttings/lianas with 80% ethanol using a cloth
Disinfect cuttings/lianas in 2% Teepol (soapy detergent) for 5 min
Surface sterilize cuttings/lianas in 80% ethanol for 30 sec
Surface sterilize cuttings/lianas in 0.1% (w/v) mercuric chloride for 10 min
Rinse cuttings/lianas in sterile double-distilled water several times
Trim terminal ends of explants
Rinse cuttings/lianas with 50 mg/l ascorbic acid + 75 mg/l citric acid to prevent browning