Stunning Bougainvillea Bonsai for Exotic Garden Flair
A bougainvillea is a stunning and vibrant addition to any garden. As a bonsai, these small trees boast colorful bracts that make them unique and eye-catching. Its compact size and
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Bougainvillea (boo-gin-VIL-lee-uh)
Bougainvilleas are colorful, fast spreading vines. You find them in the landscape scrambling over fences and potted in Florida and the Mediterranean.
Bougainvilleas can ramble naturally or prune them to bush forms or trees. They are a lovely present for the homeowner. Fill out a bare fence or brighten a patio in tropical areas. More on Bougainvillea Plant Care here.
Where Did Bougainvillea Come From and Some History
Bougainvillea vines are native to the coast of Brazil. They are perhaps the most popular and one of the most widely grown of all tropical vines.
The Bougainvillea is a subtropical or tropical vine in the Nyctaginaceae or Four-O’Clock family.
In the 1768 the French naturalist, Philibert Commerson discovered the colorful vining plant. He named the plant after his friend and captain, Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, a noted lawyer, mathematician, and explorer from Canada.
Many refer and spell the plant name as – bouganvilla.
These hardy tropical perennial vines are sometimes called “Paper Flower” because they produce thin, papery, colorful bracts in shades of crimson, purple, orange, yellow, pink and white throughout the spring, summer and fall months when kept in a conducive climate.
The bracts shield small, tubular white flowers.
Quick Bougainvillea Care Tips
- Light: Fun sun if possible
- Temperature: 65° – 80° degrees Fahrenheit (18° to 27°C). Can tolerate 35°F (2°C) without damage.
- Water: Allow the surface of the potting mix to dry out between waterings.
- Humidity: Average (25% or more).
- Fertilization: Apply liquid feed monthly, slow release fertilizer spring and summer.
- Propagation: Tip cuttings of 4″ – 6″ inches or 8″ – 10″ inch stem cuttings.
- Prune to stimulate new growth if the plant becomes leggy. Repot if the plant becomes too large for the pot. Use well-draining potting soil with 50% or more organic matter.
For more on Bougainvillea check out the articles below:
How To Care For Potted Bougainvillea In Winter
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Tips On Growing Bougainvillea In Florida
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How To Grow and Care For Bougainvillea
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