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🌺 Bougainvillea Flame Red – Description

Bougainvillea Flame Red is a stunning, vibrant ornamental climber known for its intense red bracts that appear like fiery blooms. The actual flowers are tiny and white, nestled inside these bright red bracts that give the plant its showy look. This variety is fast-growing, hardy, and perfect for adding bold colour to gardens, pergolas, archways, and fences.

The plant has thorny, woody stems and lush green leaves, making it ideal as a hedge, climber, bonsai, or potted plant. With proper sunlight and pruning, Flame Red blooms profusely throughout the warm months, creating a carpet of glowing red colour.

🌱 Bougainvillea Flame Red – Care Guide

1. Light

• Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for heavy flowering.
• More sunlight = more blooms.

2. Watering

• Water moderately; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.
• Avoid overwatering — bougainvillea hates soggy soil.
• During summer, water when the top soil feels dry.

3. Soil

• Use well-draining soil, preferably sandy or loamy.
• Ideal mix: garden soil + cocopeat + sand + compost (40:30:20:10).

4. Fertilizer

• Feed once a month with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 19-19-19 or 13-40-13 during flowering).
• Add organic compost every 2–3 months.

5. Pruning

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage new flowering shoots.
• Best time: after the main blooming cycle.

6. Potting & Repotting

• Use a medium to large pot with good drainage.
• Repot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the pot.

7. Sun Stress & Colour

• Slight sun stress enhances the flame red colour.
• Less sunlight = fewer flowers & dull colours.

8. Pests & Issues

• Usually pest-resistant.
• Occasionally affected by mealybugs or aphids — treat with neem oil spray weekly until resolved.

9. Temperature

• Thrives in hot climates.
• Protect from frost or extreme cold.

🌼 Quick Care Summary