Description

🌺 Bougainvillea 21 Jewel – Description

Bougainvillea 21 Jewel is a vibrant, eye-catching hybrid variety known for its multi-colored bracts that appear like precious jewels on a single plant. The bracts often display shades of pink, magenta, red, and sometimes purple all at once, creating a stunning ornamental effect.
It has a bushy, semi-climbing growth habit, making it suitable for pots, arches, trellises, fences, and landscape decoration.
Leaves are bright green, and the plant blooms heavily in warm climates. With proper light, it can stay colorful almost year-round.

🌱 Bougainvillea 21 Jewel – Care Guide

1. Light

• Needs full sun (6–8 hours daily) for maximum blooming.
• Low light = fewer blooms and leggy growth.

2. Watering

• Bougainvillea prefers slightly dry conditions.
• Water only when the topsoil feels dry.
• Avoid overwatering → leads to root rot and reduced flowering.

3. Soil

• Use well-draining soil.
• Ideal mix for pots:
  40% garden soil + 40% cocopeat/sand + 20% compost.
• Ensure proper drainage holes.

4. Fertilizer

• Use a balanced fertilizer (ex: 19:19:19) once every 15–20 days during growing season.
• Add organic compost once a month.
• Too much nitrogen causes leafy growth but fewer flowers.

5. Pruning

• Light pruning after each bloom cycle encourages more branching and flowering.
• Remove dry or weak stems regularly.

6. Temperature & Climate

• Thrives in hot, dry climates.
• Ideal temperature: 20–35°C.
• Protect from frost.

7. Pest & Disease

• Generally resistant; watch for:
  • Mealybugs
  • Aphids
  • Caterpillars
• Spray neem oil every 15 days for prevention.

8. Pot Size

• Start with an 8–12 inch pot, repot only when roots circle the pot.
• Bougainvillea flowers better when slightly root-bound.

✔️ Key Features for Product Listing (AlansGarden)

• Multi-colored “jewel-like” bracts
• Heavy flowering in full sun
• Fast growing, perfect for trellises and fences
• Low maintenance and drought tolerant
• Ideal for Indian climates