Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea glabra · Bougainvilleas · Four o'clock family
Also known as: Paper Flower · Lesser Bougainvillea
Medium200–500cmPet-friendly
Bougainvillea care at a glance
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 16–30 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 16–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Bougainvillea
Possible pests on Bougainvillea include Aphids, Mealybugs and Scale insects. A common disease is Root rot. Bougainvillea is toxic to pets and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Skin irritation from sap Medium
Weather
- Cold damage High
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Bougainvillea
- Which pests affect Bougainvillea?
- Possible pests on Bougainvillea include Aphids, Mealybugs and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Bougainvillea?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Bougainvillea toxic to cats and dogs?
- Bougainvillea is toxic to pets and humans.
- How much water does Bougainvillea need?
- Bougainvillea has a low water requirement.
- What light does Bougainvillea need?
- Bougainvillea prefers to grow in full sun. Around 8 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Bougainvillea frost-hardy?
- Bougainvillea is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.