Bougainvillea red
Bougainvillea is a genus of 18 flowering plants native to South America, belonging to the four-o’clock family (Nyctaginaceae). Bougainvillea is a tropical, evergreen, woody vine with thorny, branching stems. Its leaves are dark green and oval-shaped, with a slightly leathery texture. The true flowers are small, tubular, and typically white or yellow, but the plant is best known for its showy bracts, which are modified leaves that surround the flowers. The species grow 1 to 12 metres (3 to 39 ft) tall, scrambling over other plants with their spiky thorns. They are evergreen where rainfall occurs all year, or deciduous if there is a dry season. Bougainvillea thrives in full sun in sandy or loamy acidic soils with good drainage. It is tolerant of drought, heat, and salt. Bougainvillea is an excellent choice for mass plantings, as specimen plants, wall-side borders, groundcovers for banks, in rock gardens, and containers. It can also be espaliered or trained on a standard or grown in a large basket. Regular pruning may be required to keep inbounds or shape the plant. Always prune this plant immediately after flowering. Be aware that repetitive pruning may reduce flowering as this plant flowers on new growth. Pinching the tips of new growth will encourage branching. Cuttings 4-6 in. long (10-15 cm), put under mist, will usually root in 4 to 6 weeks.
Planting: Bougainvillea ‘California Gold’ thrives in full sun or light shade, in acid, well-drained soils. It tolerates hot, dry locations fairly well but dislikes constantly wet soils. Plant bougainvillea outdoors if you’re in zones 9B through 11. If temperatures dip below freezing where you live, grow it in a pot and move it indoors in winter.
Watering: Water your bougainvillea when the soil feels dry to the touch. Bougainvillea plants actually prefer the soil to dry out between watering.
Fertilizing: Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Pruning: Regular pruning may be required to keep inbounds or shape the plant. Always prune this plant immediately after flowering. Be aware that repetitive pruning may reduce flowering as this plant flowers on new growth. Pinching the tips of new growth will encourage branching.
Propagation: Cuttings 4-6 in. long (10-15 cm), put under mist, will usually root in 4 to 6 weeks.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for taking care of Bougainvillea ‘California Gold’:
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