Bouvardia hybrida

Bouvardia

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Evergreen shrub with tubular red or orange flowers, native to Mexico and Central America. Prized for cut flowers and indoor cultivation requiring bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Bouvardia
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Bouvardia
Species Hybrida
Variety Cultivar Group
Origin Mexico, Central America
Blooming Winter / Spring (requires cool dormancy)
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite; acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth. Reduce watering significantly and lower temperature (10-13°C) in winter to induce dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light essential for flowering. Avoid harsh midday sun in summer which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (Spring/Summer). Stop fertilizing during dormancy.

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Pruning

Pinch back tips in early spring to encourage bushiness. Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip 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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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