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Bougainvillea

April

General Properties

Plant Name: Bougainvillea
Common Names: Bougainvillea
Plant Type: Shrub,tree,vine
Origin: Brazil
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Height (ft): 40
Growth: Medium,fast
Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Salt Tolerance: High
Drought: High
Soil pH: Acid
Soil Type: Acid,well-drained
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Light: High
Nutrition: Medium

Flower & Leaf Properties

Flower Property: Attractive,showy
Flower Color: Gold, Lavender, Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, Variegated, White, Yellow
Foliage Color: Green, Variegated
Leaf Property: Simple, Heart-shape
Leaf Texture: Medium
Season: Year-round

Other Properties

Uses: Ornamental Plant, Container Plant, Hedge, Accent Plant, Hanging Basket, Bonsai, Trellis, Tree, Topiary
Propagate: Cuttings
Fruit: None
Hazardous Properties: Spiny
Problems: Thorns, Aphids, Mealybug, Caterpillars
Notes: None
 
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