General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name-  Bougainvillea glabra
  • Common Names- Cherei , Booganbel, Baganbilas, Booganvel
  • Spread- 30 inches**
  • Height- 60-90 inches**
  • Average Production- 100-200 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 300-400 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained and slightly acidic
  • Soil moisture- 20%
  • Soil pH- 6.5-7.5
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring (March)
  • Temperature range- 15-32 Celsius

Tips to Grow Bougainvillea

  1. Arrange good quality bougainvillea cuttings.
  2. The soil should be well drained and slightly acidic.
  3. In most of the areas propagation by cutting is more preferable than seeds.
  4. Sink the stem 1.5–2 inches (3.8–5.1 cm) below the surface of the soil to ensure that it’s anchored firmly. Use only one cutting per pot to provide plenty of room for growth.
  5. After 3-6 months when 3-4 leaves appeared, the cutting is ready to transplant.
  6. After 2-3 years you can enjoy your bougainvillea beauty in your garden.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers