{"product_id":"bougainvillea-8-pot-org","title":"Bougainvillea Orange - 8\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBougainvillea is a vigorous, sun-loving climber famous for its dazzling masses of papery bracts in shades of magenta, pink, orange, white and red. Native to South America, it has become an iconic ornamental across India, draping walls, arches, gates and terraces in colour for much of the year. The true flowers are tiny and white, surrounded by the showy coloured bracts that give the plant its nickname 'paper flower'. Thorny and drought-hardy once established, it thrives in heat and bright sun, and can be grown as a climber, shrub, hedge or even trained as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNyctaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8 m as climber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval green leaves; some variegated forms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagenta, pink, orange, red, white, purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple flushes; peaks in dry, sunny months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, minimum 5–6 hours; more sun means more bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; let dry between waterings — slight stress boosts flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining, slightly sandy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–40°C; loves heat, frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-nitrogen, high-phosphorus feed during flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune hard after each flush to shape and trigger blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2–3 years; flowers best slightly pot-bound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-hardwood stem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, mealybugs, caterpillars, leaf miners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely non-toxic; thorns\/sap may irritate skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA showy ornamental climber for walls, fences, arches and terraces; also trained as a hedge, standard or bonsai for gardens and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India keep it in the hottest, sunniest spot, water sparingly to encourage flowering, and prune after each bloom flush; too much water or shade gives leaves but few bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Bougainvillea not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually too little sun or too much water and nitrogen. Give it full sun, water sparingly, and feed a high-phosphorus fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does Bougainvillea need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least 5–6 hours of direct sun daily; the more sun it gets, the more profusely it blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Bougainvillea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately and let the soil dry out between waterings. Mild dryness actually triggers better flowering than constant moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how should I prune Bougainvillea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune after each flowering flush to shape the plant and encourage new growth, since blooms form on fresh shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Bougainvillea grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it flowers well in pots and even prefers being slightly root-bound. Use well-draining soil and a sunny location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Bougainvillea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake semi-hardwood stem cuttings during the warm season, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in a light, well-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Bougainvillea toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered non-toxic, but the thorns can injure and the sap may cause mild skin or mouth irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf drop often follows overwatering, sudden cold, or stress after repotting. It also sheds leaves naturally before a bloom flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Bougainvillea as a bonsai or hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, its woody stems train well into bonsai, standards or dense flowering hedges with regular pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Bougainvillea tolerate cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt loves heat and is frost-sensitive. In cold regions protect it in winter or grow it in a sheltered, sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51047895105782,"sku":"PLT-BOUGAINVILLE-P08-ORG","price":180.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/snuROmGPaXM1Cz6eTXR0xWm1tLpD2KhjFs57eGNh.jpg?v=1782710930","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bougainvillea-8-pot-org","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}