Description
The Bougainvillea is an immensely showy, floriferous and hardy plant. Virtually pest-free and disease resistant, it rewards its owner with an abundance of colour and vitality when it is well looked after. The bougainvillea’s versatility is legendary. It can be coaxed into a small manageable pot plant or a sizeable tree, to spread itself vertically on a wall, or climb up a trellis and form a luscious crown or burst forth into graceful arches. It makes one of the best hedges, bushes, and curb-liners. And as for bonsai or topiary purposes, it has few equals, lending its complex branching to the pruning shears, which promote even more unique and graceful forms. It is probably true to say that without the bougainvillea, our roads, parks, and private gardens would be a lot less colourful that what we see today. Almost everywhere we go, its brilliant hues and cheerful bursts punctuate the lush green mantle that cloaks our tropical environment. Named after Louis de Bougainvillea, a French navigator who came across it in Brazil during the 18th century, Bougainvillea has gained popularity all over the world, due to its versatility, richness and suitability to thrive in degrading environmental conditions. This plant must be handled with some care due to its sharp thorns.
Did You Know? A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate this flower.
Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 6" x 6" x 8"
Growth Medium: Soil Pot Description:
Round Plastic Pot
Basic Care Guide
Light: Direct sunlight for atleast 4 hours
Water: Water well on alternate days
Feed: General purpose fertilizer every 15 days
Common Names
Manipuri: চেরৈ Cherei • Telugu: Kagithala Puvvu కాగితాల పువ్వు
Native Region
Brazil
Botanical Name
Bougainvillia
Family
Nyctaginaceae
FAQs
Customer Reviews
Bougainvillia (Assorted Colours)
Good healthy plant delivered .timely delivery. Pot was small.Had to repot it twice. But has started flowering after 2 months.Dwarf variety.
