Bougainvillea Spectabilis / Glabra

November 23, 2018

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Life cycle: Perennial 
Safety: Do Not Eat
Height: Climbing Vine, Up to 40 feet
Interest: flowers
Blooming season: Almost year-round, more in warm weather





Climate

Sun exposure: Full sun, min 6 hrs
Potting Medium:
  • Well drained (root rot issue)
  • pH 5.5-6.5 (Acidic Soil)
  • nutrient rich
  • High salt tolerant 

Fertilizer: 5-5-5, Weekly (light feeders)
Watering: Few times a week, excessively water cause rot, Drought tolerant
Temperature and Humidity: ideal 23-28 °C


Soil preference: 
Repotting frequency: Loves to be root bound, 3-4 years minimun

Pot size- Start with smallest
Companion plants:


Pruning: Deadhead, Pinch for a bushier plant giving more flowers. Loves Heavy pruning just after blooms
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Long Lasting, Profuse flowering, easy to grow





Propogation & Blooming:

Method: Cutting
season of sowing/propagation : winter & monsoon (Start in Monsoon)
Sow in succession: no need
Time to seedling: -
Time to start Blooming: -
Blooming Season: -
Seed collection Method: -

Diseases & pests:
Not much 
- occasional Aphids

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