Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

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Vigorous woody vines or shrubs known for vibrant papery bracts surrounding small white flowers. Thorny stems make pruning necessary. Prefers full sun and drought.
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Plant Details

Common Name Bougainvillea
Family Nyctaginaceae
Genus Bougainvillea
Origin South America
Blooming Vibrant bracts in summer, flowers are small and white
Leaf Color Grey-green to dark green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or cactus mix with perlite

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Watering

Water deeply when soil is dry; drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best bract color; can tolerate partial shade but blooms less

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer low in nitrogen to encourage flowers, apply monthly during growing season

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to control size and shape; remove dead wood in spring

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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