Bougainvillea ‘Adarna’

Description

 

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Bougainvillea ‘Adarna’ – Care Guide

🌿 Description

Bougainvillea ‘Adarna’ is a rare, color-changing bougainvillea variety known for its multicolored bracts that may appear pink, white, yellow, cream, and sometimes striped on the same plant. It is a vigorous climber or shrub with excellent ornamental value for gardens, terraces, and bonsai training.

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🌞 Light

• Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).
• More sunlight = better color variation and flowering.
• Avoid heavy shade.

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💧 Water

• Water only when top soil dries.
• Overwatering reduces flowering.
• Ensure excellent drainage.

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🌱 Soil

• Well-draining soil mix:
  Garden soil + sand + compost / cocopeat.
• Slightly acidic to neutral soil is ideal.

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🌼 Fertilizer

• Use low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer every 15–20 days.
• Bone meal, vermicompost, or flowering fertilizer works best.
• Avoid excess nitrogen.

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✂ Pruning

• Prune lightly after flowering.
• Regular trimming encourages bushy growth and more blooms.

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🌡 Climate

• Loves warm, dry climate.
• Ideal temperature: 18–35°C.
• Protect from frost and continuous rain.

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🪴 Pot Growing

• Use medium to large pot with drainage holes.
• Slight root-bound condition improves flowering.

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🐛 Pests & Problems

• Watch for aphids, mealybugs, caterpillars.
• Treat with neem oil spray weekly if needed.

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🌸 Flowering Tips

• Full sun
• Less water stress
• Phosphorus rich feed
• Root bound pot