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 20 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 best 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.Fill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Install a trellis or support for the vine to climb.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name – Bougainvillea peruviana “Paraguay”
2.Common names – Bougainvillea “Paraguay,” Purple Bougainvillea, Magenta Bougainvillea
3.Hindi – बोगनवीलिया “पैराग्वे” (Bogānvīliyā “Pērāgvē”)
4.Tamil – பூகன்விலியா “பரகுவே” (Pūkaṉviliyā “Parakuvē”)
5.Telugu – బోగన్వీలియా “పారగ్వే” (Bōganvīliyā “Pāragvē”)
6.Kannada – ಬೋಗನ್ವೀಲಿಯಾ “ಪಾರಾಗ್ವೆ” (Bōganvīliyā “Pārāgvē”)
7.Marathi – बोगनवीलिया “पाराग्वे” (Bogānvīliyā “Pārāgvē”)
8.Malayalam – ബോഗൻവീലിയ “പാരാഗ്വേ” (Bōganvēliya “Pārāgvē”)