Grow Bougainvillea - Add Color
and Beauty to the Landscape
Executive Summary about Bougainvillea
Colors by Michel J Moore
A native of
Brazil, the bougainvillea was first spotted by the French botanist Philibert
Commerson in the year 1760 and named it bouganvillea after his friend and
captain, Louis A. de Bougainville, a noted lawyer, mathematician, and explorer
from Canada. Hence began the journey of bougainvillea tree as one of the most
sought after plants for decorative purpose.
Bougainvillea
with crisp, paper like flower is easy to grow. Being a tropical plant ,
sunshine and plenty of water are two important factors, needed for its growth.
Neither frost nor chilly wind is welcome by the bougainvillea plant. Warm
climate is therefore the ideal season to plant the bougainvillea.
Supply your
bougainvillea plant with a phosphorus, iron and magnesium enriched fertilizer,
depending upon the soil type. Cut
sections of around 6 inches long and immerse them in rooting hormones. Strip
off the bottom leaves and also moisten the section before you plant it into
small pots, filled with fertilizer and sand.
Bouganvillea the Beautiful
Executive Summary about Bougainvillea Colors by Neil R Moran
Bougainvillea
grows best in a hanging basket with lots of room to dangle. The sprawling vines
will spread out to over six feet wide if allowed to do so. It is a sun and heat
loving plant, so try to find the sunniest window in your home. A sun room or
solarium is even better yet. During the summer months, place it outside in a
sunny, protected location. They're very sensitive to cold weather, so don't
place them outside until the overnight temperatures warm up to at least 50
degrees.
Plant
bougainvillea in a light potting mix and repot once per year. Keep the medium
moist in the summer by watering frequently with room temperature water. Let the
medium dry out between watering during the winter months. Bougainvillea can be
pruned at any time to control the length.
How To Keep
Your Bougainvillea Happy
1. Keep it
warm in summer, cool in winter
2. Place it
in your sunniest location
3. Keep
medium moist in summer, dry in winter
4. Mist the
leaves daily if in a room
5. Repot
each spring
6. Be sure
to use a sterile potting medium
7. Give it
lots of room to grow
