Bougainvellia

Quick Overview

Height: 1-2.5 ft

Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, or trees. The inflorescence consists of large colorful sepal like bracts which surround three simple waxy flowers. It is native to South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina.

More hours of direct sun are better. Less than 5 hours and the plant may not bloom very well. If grown indoors, in shade or partial shade, you will have nice vegetative growth, but little or no bloom. If possible, keep your bougainvillea outdoors