Bougainvillea buttiana
Bougainvillea buttiana is a vigorous hybrid flowering climber valued for its long-lasting colorful bracts and traditional health-supportive medicinal properties.
Habit
Perennial Climber/Shrub
Height
3–6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Hybrid (South America)
Climatic Condition
Tropical to Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–38
Humidity (%)
40–75
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
8–15 kg
Flowering Time
Almost year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
1.2–2.2
Yield Per Plant
High
NPK ratio
15:30:15
life Span
20–30 yrs
Health Benefits
Traditionally used for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a high-phosphorus bloom fertilizer
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
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.