CATEGORY – Topiary

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Water when soil feels dry, but avoid waterlogging
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 30 feet (depending on variety)
3.Leaves Color – Green, sometimes with a slight purple hue
4.Flowers – Small, white or cream-colored, surrounded by brightly colored bracts (purple, pink, red, orange, or white)
5.Type – Ornamental shrub or vine
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; water thoroughly but allow the soil to dry between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining, sandy loam or gravelly soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun for optimal flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–95°F (16°C–35°C); heat-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny spot 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) into the hole.
4.Fill the hole with soil and gently press around the base.
5.Water thoroughly after planting and apply a light mulch layer to help retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bougainvillea
2.Common names: Bougainvillea, Paper Flower, Bugambilia, Veranera
3.Hindi: बुगेनविलिया (Bugenviliya)
4.Tamil: புங்கின்வில்லியா (Punginvilliya)
5.Telugu: బోగెన్విలియా (Bogenviliya)
6.Kannada: ಬೋಗೆನ್ವಿಲ್ಲಿಯಾ (Bogenvilliya)
7.Marathi: बोगनविलिया (Bogenviliya)
8.Malayalam: ബുഗെൻവില്ലിയ (Bugenvilliya)