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 magenta-pink bracts
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental flowering creeper
6.Feed – Organic compost or balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid overwatering, but ensure regular watering during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy loam or loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun for optimal flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); frost-sensitive, drought-tolerant once established

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.Install a trellis or climbing support for the vine to grow.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bougainvillea buttiana “Mrs. John W. Brown”
2.Common names: Bougainvillea “Mrs. John W. Brown,” Pink Bougainvillea, Magenta Bougainvillea
3.Hindi: बोगनवीलिया “मिसेस जॉन डब्ल्यू. ब्राउन” (Bogānvīliyā “Mises Jān Ḍabalyū Brāun”)
4.Tamil: பூகன்விலியா “மிஸஸ் ஜான் டபிள்யூ. ப்ரவுன்” (Pūkaṉviliyā “Misas Jān Ḍabilyū Pṛavun”)
5.Telugu: బోగన్వీలియా “మిసెస్ జాన్ డబ్ల్యూవీ. బ్రౌన్” (Bōganvīliyā “Misēs Jān Ḍabalyū Vī. Brāun”)
6.Kannada: ಬೋಗನ್ವೀಲಿಯಾ “ಮಿಸಸ್ ಜಾನ್ ಡಬ್ಲ್ಯೂ. ಬ್ರೌನ್” (Bōganvīliyā “Misas Jān Ḍabalyū Brāun”)
7.Marathi: बोगनवीलिया “मिसेस जॉन डब्ल्यू. ब्राउन” (Bogānvīliyā “Mises Jān Ḍabalyū Brāun”)
8.Malayalam: ബോഗൻവീലിയ “മിസസ് ജോൺ ഡബ്ല്യൂ. ബ്രൗൺ” (Bōganvēliya “Misas Jān Ḍabalyū Brāun”)