The Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the four o'clock family, Nyctaginaceae. It is native to eastern South America, Brazil, Peru, and southern Argentina. 

The species grow tall, scrambling over other plants with their spiky thorns. They are evergreen where rainfall occurs all year, or deciduous if there is a dry season. The leaves are alternate, simple, narrowing to a slender point. The actual flower of the plant is small and generally white, but each cluster of three flowers is surrounded by three or six bracts with the bright colors associated with the plant, including pink, magenta, purple, red, orange, white, or yellow. Bougainvillea is sometimes called a "paper flower" because its bracts are thin and papery. 

Benefits of Bougainvillea Plants

Ornamental Beauty :

The Bougainvillea flowering plant is commonly used as an ornamental plant and is prized for its vibrant and colorful bracts.

Attract Pollinators :

The blooms of the Bougainvillea plant attract many pollinating insects, such as butterflies, and bees, that are helpful for biodiversity. 

Low Maintenance :

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. The plant requires less watering and occasional pruning to help in its healthy growth.

Versatile :

The bougainvillea plant can be trained to grow as a vine, shrub, or a small tree. This allows for flexibility in your garden.

Care Tips for Bougainvillea Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Bougainvillea plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Bougainvillea plant loves bright sunlight for at least 4-5 hours a day, preferably in the morning sun.

Placement :

Bougainvillea is an outdoor plant.. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Bougainvillea Plant to maintain good plant and flower growth. Add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Bougainvillea plants prefer moist, well-drained soil. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Bougainvillea plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread.

Pest Control :

The Bougainvillea plant is not prone to pests and diseases. However, keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks as a precautionary measure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bougainvillea Plant

1.  Does the Bougainvillea plant need sunlight?

The Bougainvillea plant needs 6-7 hours of sunlight daily, most preferably the morning sunlight.

2. Is the Bougainvillea plant indoor or outdoor?

The Bougainvillea plant is an outdoor flowering plant.

3. Is Bougainvillea fast-growing?

Yes, Bougainvillea is a fast-growing plant.

4. What is the flowering season of Bougainvillea?

The Bougainvillea plant has a long flowering season, from October to late summer.

5. Is Bougainvillea a tree or a shrub?

The Bougainvillea plant is an evergreen shrub or a small tree. 

6. Where can I buy bougainvillea plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

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