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 fuchsia and purple 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 periods
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.Choose 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 gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Install a trellis or support for the vine to grow.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical Name – Bougainvillea sp. “Linnaeus ‘Bir'”
2.Common Names – Bougainvillea “Linnaeus ‘Bir'”, Hybrid Bougainvillea, Fuchsia Bougainvillea
3.Hindi – बोगनवीलिया “लिनियस ‘बिर'” (Bogānvīliyā “Liniyus ‘Bir'”)
4.Tamil – பூகன்விலியா “லினியஸ் ‘பிர்'” (Pūkaṉviliyā “Liniyus ‘Pir'”)
5.Telugu – బోగన్వీలియా “లినియస్ ‘బిర్'” (Bōganvīliyā “Liniyus ‘Bir'”)
6.Kannada – ಬೋಗನ್ವೀಲಿಯಾ “ಲಿನಿಯಸ್ ‘ಬಿರ್'” (Bōganvīliyā “Liniyus ‘Bir'”)
7.Marathi – बोगनवीलिया “लिनियस ‘बिर'” (Bogānvīliyā “Liniyus ‘Bir'”)
8.Malayalam – ബോഗൻവീലിയ “ലിനിയസ് ‘ബിർ'” (Bōganvēliya “Liniyus ‘Bir'”)