Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny perennial ornamental vines. This vine species grow anywhere from 1 to 12 meter tall. It's also known as bouganvilla (India), buganvilla (Spain), bugambilia (Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Philippines), pokok bunga kertas (Indonesia, Malaysia), Napoleón (Honduras), jahanamiya (Arab World), veranera (Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama), trinitaria (Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic & Venezuela), Santa Rita (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay), papelillo (Northern Peru), primavera (Brazil), Drillingsblume (triplet flower, Germany), vukamvilia (Greece) or Saron / Saron Par / Sarawn (in Mizoram, India). Bougainvillea are relatively pest-free plants, but they may be susceptible to worms, snails and aphids.The larvae of some Lepidoptera species also use them as food plants, for example the giant leopard moth (Hypercompe scribonia).Bougainvillea are popular ornamental plants in most areas with warm climates, such as Florida and South Carolina, and across The Mediterranean Basin.
Tips :
Soil: Bougainvillea require a well draining potting mix.
Sun Light: Bougainvillea needs at least 6 hours of full sun a day to flower profusely and look its best. This plant loves the heat too.
Watering: Bougainvillea don't need to much water.
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