Bougainvillea 24 cm pot (10 liters) (perennial for the garden)

Name: Bougainvillea 24 cm pot (10 liters) (perennial for the garden)
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🌺 A waterfall of colors! The most colorful and easiest climber to grow 🌺

Location

outside

Fence, pergola, wall

lighting

Full sun!

6+ hours = full bloom

Irrigation

Little!

Drought resistance

Level of care

Very easy!

Low maintenance

Pets

Friendly ✓

There are thorns - be careful.

Growing conditions

☀️ Lighting

Full sun - a must! At least 6 hours a day. Without enough sun - it will not bloom! The more sun - the more spectacular the blooms. It will not tolerate shade.

💧 Irrigation

Loves dryness! Deep watering every 3-4 weeks is better than frequent, shallow watering. Overwatering = fungal diseases! More dryness = more flowering. Once established - very drought tolerant.

🌱 Earth

Excellent drainage is essential! Prefers sandy or gravelly soil, slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.0). Does not tolerate wet soil! Tolerates poor soil.

🌡️ Temperature

Loves heat! Grows excellently at 20-35°C. Sensitive to frost - damaged by temperatures below 0°C. Mature plants tolerate light frost for a short time. Perfect for the Israeli climate!

Common problems and solutions

🌸 Not blooming

The most common reason: lack of sun! Bougainvillea needs full sun. Overwatering also causes green growth instead of blooms. Less water = more flowers!

🍂 Leaf fall

Could be water pressure (too much or too little), cold, or moving to a new location. Bougainvillea doesn't like change! In cold areas - may drop in winter and this is natural.

🍃 Lots of leaves, few flowers

Too much water or fertilizer! Starve it a little - less water and fertilizer will encourage flowering. High nitrogen fertilizer encourages leaves, not flowers.

🐛 Pests

Aphids, mites, thrips - check regularly. Treat with potassium soap or neem oil. Generally a healthy plant is resistant to pests.

Special advantages

🌺 A waterfall of colors!

💧 Drought resistance

🔧 Low maintenance

🚀 Rapid growth!

🏠 Privacy screen

🦋 Attracts butterflies

🎨 Variety of colors

🇮🇱 Perfect for Israel!

Plant information

Bougainvillea is a spectacular tropical climber/shrub from the nectarine family, native to South America. It is also called "Bakufa" or "Bougainville" in Hebrew.

The secret: The colorful "flowers" are actually special leaves (stipules)! The real flowers are small and white in the center. The colors of the stipules: pink, magenta, purple, orange, red, white and even yellow!

Flexibility: Can be grown as a climber on a fence/pergola/wall, as a shrub, as a small tree, or even in a pot! Grows quickly - up to a meter per year! In warm climates, blooms almost all year round.

Size: Can reach 4-12 meters as a climber. Note: It has thorns on the branches - be careful when pruning! The branches are relatively fragile - protect from strong winds.

💡 Professional tips

Pruning: Late winter/early spring - encourage flowering on new growth. Can be pruned again after flowering to encourage another wave! Golden rule: less water and fertilizer = more flowers! Training: Tie young branches to support with soft twine. Recommended varieties: Barbara Karst (magenta), California Gold (yellow), Imperial Delight (pink-white). 🌺