Information About Bougainvillea

You can't say enough about growing bougainvillea plants. This attractive flowering vine has many uses in the garden and container grown bougainvillea can be achieved as well in areas with little space. Learn more about how to grow a bougainvillea vine and find tips for bougainvillea care in the articles that follow.

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Bougainvillea Is A Different Color: Why Did My Bougainvillea Turn Colors

By Mary Ellen Ellis

A color-changing bougainvillea in your garden may be a neat trick, but what does this mean, and can you do anything about it? Learn more here.

Mini Bougainvillea Care: How To Grow A Dwarf Bougainvillea Plant

By Amy Grant

If you love bougainvillea but don’t want a huge, out-of-control vine rambling amok, try growing miniature or dwarf bougainvilleas. What’s a mini bougainvillea? There are several varieties that, with pruning, can be grown as a low growing shrub. Learn more here.

Creating Bougainvillea Bonsai Plants: How To Make A Bougainvillea Bonsai Tree

By Teo Spengler

Meet bonsai bougainvillea plants, bite-sized versions of this mighty vine that you can keep in your living room. Can you make a bonsai out of bougainvillea? You can. Click here for info on how to make a bougainvillea bonsai and tips on bonsai bougainvillea care.

Bougainvillea Pruning: When Should I Prune A Bougainvillea

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

Whether grown as an indoor or outdoor tropical vine, pruning a bougainvillea may seem like a daunting task, especially if you have the more common thorny types. Click on the article that follows to learn how to prune bougainvillea.

Bougainvillea Winter Care: What To Do With A Bougainvillea In Winter

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

In warm regions, bougainvillea blooms almost year-round and thrives outdoors. However, northern gardeners will have a bit more work to keep this plant alive and happy during winter. This article will help with tips on providing good bougainvillea winter care.

Bougainvillea Care – How To Grow A Bougainvillea In The Garden

By Teo Spengler

Growing bougainvillea in gardens requires some effort, but many think that these tropical and subtropical woody vines are worth it. Click this article for information about how to grow a bougainvillea plant in the garden landscape.

Propagation Of Bougainvillea – Learn How To Propagate Bougainvillea Plants

By Liz Baessler

How do you go about propagating bougainvillea seeds and cuttings? Click on the following article to learn more about bougainvillea propagation methods, including growing bougainvillea from a cutting and seeds.

Bougainvillea Blooms Are Falling Off: Reasons For Bougainvillea Flower Drop

By Teo Spengler

If your bougainvillea blooms are falling off, the odds are that the plant is not getting one of these critical elements: sun and water. Blossoms also suffer from frost. Learn more details about why flowers drop off bougainvillea plants in this article.

Bougainvillea Not Blooming: How To Get Bougainvillea To Flower

By Kristi Waterworth

Bougainvilleas are beautiful, wild things that can produce a flurry of breathtaking blooms or a season of crushing disappointment. It?s up to you if your bougainvillea will bloom this coming season, but we can show you the path to success here.

Potted Bougainvillea Plants: Tips For Growing Bougainvillea In Containers

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Bougainvillea is a hardy tropical vine that grows in areas where winter temperatures remain warm. If you don't have growing space or live in a suitable climate, you can plant bougainvillea in a pot. This article will help.

Trimming Bougainvilleas: When Is The Best Time To Prune Bougainvillea

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Bougainvillea plants are a lovely perennial vine. Learn how to prune a bougainvillea as part of its vertical training and to help increase the impact of this tropical plant. This article will help.

Bougainvillea Plant Pests: Learn More About Bougainvillea Loopers

By Heather Rhoades

Many bougainvillea owners may find themselves at a loss when suddenly their healthy plant looks as though a mysterious night time intruder has eaten away at all the leaves. Learn what it may be and how to fix here.

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