Bougainvillea Santa Rita
Bougainvillea Santa Rita is a compact flowering variety valued for continuous blooms and health-supportive medicinal uses.
Habit
Perennial Shrub/Climber
Height
2–4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical to Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–35
Humidity (%)
40–70
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular but light
Plant Weight
Year-round (peak winter)
Flowering Time
Year-round (peak winter)
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
1.1–2.0
Yield Per Plant
Medium–High
NPK ratio
15:30:15
life Span
20–25 yrs
Health Benefits
Known for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed every 2–3 weeks with bloom booster
Common Diseases and Remedies
powdery mildew, leaf spot, anthracnose, root rot, bacterial leaf spot, aphids, mealybugs, thrips and spider mites
white powdery growth on leaves, yellowing or premature leaf drop, brown or black leaf spots, leaf scorch, wilting due to root decay, distorted new growth, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
plant in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, provide full sun and good air circulation, prune and remove infected parts, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur spray or baking-soda solution for powdery mildew
fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.