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 deep mahogany to red 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
9.Soil – Well-draining, sandy loam or loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Prefers full sun for optimal flowering
11.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 location 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 climbing support for vertical growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bougainvillea buttiana “Mahogany”
2.Common names: Bougainvillea “Mahogany,” Red Bougainvillea, Mahogany Bougainvillea
3.Hindi: बोगनवीलिया “महोगनी” (Bogānvīliyā “Mahogani”)
4.Tamil: பூகன்விலியா “மஹோகனி” (Pūkaṉviliyā “Mahōkani”)
5.Telugu: బోగన్వీలియా “మహోగనీ” (Bōganvīliyā “Mahōganī”)
6.Kannada: ಬೋಗನ್ವೀಲಿಯಾ “ಮಹೋಗನಿ” (Bōganvīliyā “Mahōgani”)
7.Marathi: बोगनवीलिया “महोगनी” (Bogānvīliyā “Mahogani”)
8.Malayalam: ബോഗൻവീലിയ “മഹോഗനി” (Bōganvēliya “Mahōgani”)