Bougainvillea Hawaiin White

Description

 

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🌸 Bougainvillea Hawaiian White – Care Guide

Bougainvillea Hawaiian White is a stunning variety with pure white papery bracts and lush green foliage. It is ideal for pots, balconies, pergolas, and garden landscapes.

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☀️ Light

• Needs full sun (6–8 hours daily) for best flowering.
• Less sunlight = more leaves, fewer flowers.

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💧 Watering

• Water only when top soil feels dry.
• Avoid daily watering.
• Overwatering causes leaf drop and root rot.

👉 Tip: Slight dryness encourages more flowers.

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🪴 Soil

• Well-draining soil is essential.
• Best mix:
  Garden soil + sand + compost / cocopeat.
• Ensure drainage holes in pots.

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🌱 Fertilizer

• Every 15–20 days during growing season.
• Use:
  • Flowering fertilizer or
  • NPK 10-26-26 / bone meal / vermicompost.
• Avoid excess nitrogen.

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✂️ Pruning

• Prune after each flowering cycle.
• Removes long, woody branches.
• Promotes bushy growth and more blooms.

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🌡️ Climate

• Loves warm climate.
• Protect from frost and extreme cold.
• Ideal temperature: 18–35°C

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🌼 Flowering Tips

• Keep plant slightly root-bound in pots.
• Give full sun + controlled watering.
• Avoid frequent shifting of pot.

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🐛 Pests

• Occasionally aphids, mealybugs, spider mites.
• Treat with neem oil spray weekly if needed.

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🌿 Uses

• Climbers on walls & fences
• Bonsai style
• Hanging baskets
• Terrace garden pots

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⚠️ Common Problems

Problem	Cause
No flowers	Less sun / too much water
Yellow leaves	Overwatering
Leaf drop	Cold stress or root disturbance