Bougainvillea spectabilis
Bougainvillea spectabilis is a hardy flowering vine producing vibrant bracts and offering traditional medicinal benefits.
Habit
Perennial Climber
Height
4–8 m
Growth
Very Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–40
Humidity (%)
40–75
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Low but regular
Plant Weight
10–20 kg
Flowering Time
Winter to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.8
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
1.0–2.2
Yield Per Plant
Veery High
NPK ratio
15:30:15
life Span
25–40 yrs
Health Benefits
Leaves are used in folk medicine for cough and digestive issues
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat, 30% perlite, 30% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply fertilizer every 15–20 days during flowering
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.