Bougainvillea (Genus)
Hardy ornamental flowering genus known for vibrant bracts and drought tolerance
Habit
Perennial climber/shrub
Height
2–12 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical & Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–40
Humidity (%)
40–70
Potting media
Soil+Sand
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen fertilizer
Watering
Moderate (dry between watering)
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Year-round (peak summer)
Soil Ph level
5.5–7.0
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
20–30 yrs
Health Benefits
Used in traditional medicine for cough and inflammation
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% garden soil, 30% sand, 10% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply high-potassium fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
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 dropping foliage, brown or black leaf spots, leaf scorch, wilting from root decay, distorted new growth, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
grow in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, provide full sun and good air circulation, prune and destroy 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.