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 – 8 to 12 feet (with support)
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Small, white, surrounded by purple to magenta 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 – Needs 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.Fill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Install a trellis or support for the vine to grow.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name – Bougainvillea glabra “Fortaleza”
2.Common names – Bougainvillea “Fortaleza,” Purple Bougainvillea, Magenta Bougainvillea
3.Hindi – बोगनवीलिया “फोर्टालेजा” (Bogānvīliyā “Fortālejā”)
4.Tamil – பூகன்விலியா “போர்டாலேசா” (Pūkaṉviliyā “Pōrṭālēsā”)
5.Telugu – బోగన్వీలియా “ఫోర్టలేజా” (Bōganvīliyā “Phōrṭalējā”)
6.Kannada – ಬೋಗನ್ವೀಲಿಯಾ “ಫೋರ್ಟಲೇಜಾ” (Bōganvīliyā “Phōrṭalējā”)
7.Marathi – बोगनवीलिया “फोर्टालेजा” (Bogānvīliyā “Fortālejā”)
8.Malayalam – ബോഗൻവീലിയ “ഫോർട്ടാലെജ” (Bōganvēliya “Phōrṭāleja”)