{"product_id":"bougainvillea-17o-70cm","title":"Bougainvillea (17Ø 70cm)","description":"\u003ch2 data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:50\" class=\"\"\u003eBougainvillea: A Vibrant Climber with Easy Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBougainvillea is a popular flowering vine known for its dazzling displays of colorful bracts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which often get mistaken for petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These come in shades of pink,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e purple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e orange,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e red,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and white,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adding a touch of tropical flair to any garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e But beyond its beauty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bougainvillea is also surprisingly easy to care for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:37\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:37\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bougainvillea thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to flower abundantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you live in a cooler climate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e planting it near a south-facing wall can provide extra warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water your bougainvillea deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid overwatering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as this can lead to root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the winter months,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you can reduce watering even further.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:154\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bougainvillea prefers well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A sandy or loamy mix with slightly acidic pH (between 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 and 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0) is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:164\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a balanced,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slow-release fertilizer or a bougainvillea-specific formula every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (usually spring and summer).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"11:1-12:0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular pruning after the blooming season (late winter or early spring) helps maintain a desired shape and encourages more blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:16\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:255\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs mentioned earlier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bougainvillea is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Insufficient sunlight will result in fewer blooms and a leggy appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you're growing it indoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e place it near a south-facing window where it receives direct sunlight for most of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:203\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe aware that bougainvillea is 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