CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 15 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Small, white, surrounded by vibrant lilac to purple bracts
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental flowering creeper
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; regular watering but avoid overwatering
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy loam or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); drought-tolerant, but frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Refill with soil, firm it gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Provide a trellis or support for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bougainvillea buttiana “Lilac Magic Beauty”
2.Common names: Bougainvillea “Lilac Magic Beauty,” Lilac Bougainvillea, Purple Bougainvillea
3.Hindi: बोगनवीलिया “लिलैक मैजिक ब्यूटी” (Bogānvīliyā “Lilac Magic Beauty”)
4.Tamil: பூகன்விலியா “லிலாக் மேஜிக் பியூட்டி” (Pūkaṉviliyā “Lilāk Mējik Piyūṭi”)
5.Telugu: బోగన్వీలియా “లిలాక్ మాజిక్ బ్యూటీ” (Bōganvīliyā “Lilāk Mājik Byūṭī”)
6.Kannada: ಬೋಗನ್ವೀಲಿಯಾ “ಲಿಲಾಕ್ ಮಾಜಿಕ್ ಬ್ಯೂಟಿ” (Bōganvīliyā “Lilāk Mājik Byūṭi”)
7.Marathi: बोगनवीलिया “लिलाक मॅजिक ब्यूटी” (Bogānvīliyā “Lilāk Mæjik Byūṭī”)
8.Malayalam: ബോഗൻവീലിയ “ലിലാക് മാജിക് ബ്യൂട്ടി” (Bōganvēliya “Lilāk Mājik Byūṭi”)