CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a polybag/pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 12 to 18 inches
3.Watering – Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
4.Sunlight – Requires full sun for optimal flowering

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height/Spread – 10 to 20 feet (climbing or trailing)
3.Leaves Color – Light to dark green, ovate leaves
4.Flowers – Small, white flowers surrounded by large, vibrant papery bracts (pink, purple, red, or orange shades depending on subspecies)
5.Fruits – Small, inconspicuous capsule
6.Type – Woody perennial vine
7.Feed – Use phosphorus-rich fertilizer once a month during blooming season
8.Watering – Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between waterings
9.Soil – Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (at least 5–6 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – Thrives between 20°C to 38°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny spot with a trellis or wall for support.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide as the sapling’s root ball.
3.Place the sapling in the hole and backfill with well-draining soil.
4.Firm the soil gently and water thoroughly after planting.
5.Provide support and avoid overwatering to promote healthy growth.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical Name – Bougainvillea peruviana subsp.
2.Common Names – Bougainvillea Peru, Peruvian Bougainvillea
3.Hindi – बोगनवेलिया (Bōganvēliyā)
4.Tamil – பூகன்வில்லியா (Pūkaṉvilliya)
5.Telugu – బోగన్విల్లియా (Bōganvilliyā)
6.Kannada – ಬೋಗನ್ ವಿಲ್ಲಿಯಾ (Bōgan villiyā)
7.Marathi – बोगनवेल (Bōganvēl)
8.Malayalam – ബോഗൻവില്ലിയാ (Bōganvilliyā)