Bougainvillea spectabilis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Bougainvillea spectabilis is a climbing plant that can be planted in pots or the garden. This perennial likes fertile soil rich in organic matter and the proper humidity, not too wet. This ornamental plant is suitable for areas with hot and dry climates. Its flowers are different colors.
Common Name |
Bougainvillea spectabilis
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Bougainvillea spectabilis
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Genus
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Bougainvillea
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Family
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Nyctaginaceae
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Order
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Caryophyllales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Bougainvillea spectabilis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Bougainvillea spectabilis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Bougainvillea spectabilis needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Bougainvillea spectabilis needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Bougainvillea spectabilis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Bougainvillea spectabilis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 100°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Bougainvillea spectabilis prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Bougainvillea spectabilis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Bougainvillea spectabilis. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Bougainvillea spectabilis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Bougainvillea spectabilis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Bougainvillea spectabilis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Bougainvillea spectabilis toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
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Bougainvillea spectabilis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Bougainvillea spectabilis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Bougainvillea spectabilis Native Region |
Find out where the Bougainvillea spectabilis plant originated. |
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Country |
Argentina
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Brazil
Peru
South America
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