Benefits of Bougainvillea Plants

Ornamental Beauty :

The Bougainvillea flowering plant is commonly used as an ornamental plant and is prized for its vibrant and colorful bracts.

Attract Pollinators :

The blooms of the Bougainvillea plant attract many pollinating insects, such as butterflies, and bees, that are helpful for biodiversity. 

Low Maintenance :

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. The plant requires less watering and occasional pruning to help in its healthy growth.

Versatile :

The bougainvillea plant can be trained to grow as a vine, shrub, or a small tree. This allows for flexibility in your garden.

Care Tips for Bougainvillea Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Bougainvillea plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Bougainvillea plant loves bright sunlight for at least 4-5 hours a day, preferably in the morning sun.

 Placement :

Bougainvillea is an outdoor plant.. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

 Fertilization :

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Bougainvillea Plant to maintain good plant and flower growth. Add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use vermicompost every 2 weeks.

 Ideal Soil Mix :

Bougainvillea plants prefer moist, well-drained soil. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

 Pruning :

Keep pruning the Bougainvillea plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread.

 Pest Control :

The Bougainvillea plant is not prone to pests and diseases. However, keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks as a precautionary measure.