Bougainvellea

Bougainvillea is a sprawling climber and shrub with formidable thorns, often found on the exterior of buildings (like climbing up a trellis or over a fence) or in gardens. Best planted in the spring, bougainvillea is a quick grower. It’s known for its green foliage and vibrant pink, purple, and orange hues that most people assume are the plant’s flowers—however, they’re actually petal-like bracts that hide bougainvillea’s true blooms, which are typically small white or yellow buds. Bougainvillea is not a particularly high-maintenance plant. The vine-y shrub typically blooms three times a year once established, often going dormant and losing its leaves, bracts, and flowers during the cooler winter months. It requires a lots of water and sunlight whether planted indoors or outdoors. Bougainvillea needs to be trimmed to maintain its shape. Bougainvillea plants are lovers of sunlight and need full daily exposure to thrive. When it comes to soil, bougainvillea plants thrive in a moist but well-drained potting mix. Keep your plant evenly moist during the spring, summer, and fall months, and nearly dry in winter. Water your bougainvillea to saturation, then let the first inch or so of soil dry out before watering again.