Description
Bougainvillea 🌸 is a tropical flowering vine known for its vibrant, paper-like bracts (often mistaken for petals) that surround its tiny white flowers.
Here are some quick details:
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Scientific name: Bougainvillea
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Family: Nyctaginaceae
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Origin: South America (Brazil, Peru, Argentina)
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Colors: Pink, magenta, purple, red, orange, white, yellow
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Growth habit: Climbing, trailing, or bushy shrub
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Uses: Ornamental plant for gardens, fences, trellises, and walls
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Care needs:
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Loves full sun 🌞 (at least 5–6 hours daily)
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Tolerates drought once established
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Needs well-draining soil
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Benefits from occasional pruning to shape and encourage blooms
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