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Pink Colour Bougainvillea (Kagoj Phool) Flower Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Bougainvillea, commonly known as Kagoj Phool (Paper Flower), is a resilient, sun-loving tropical shrub or climber prized for its spectacular, long-lasting color.

• Variety: Pink Colour Bougainvillea.
• Type: Shrub or Climber Plant/Tree. The plant can be easily trained onto a support structure or maintained as a compact bush in a container.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Highly adaptable and thrives in hot, sunny conditions across almost all Indian climates and soil types. Excellent for both ground planting and container gardening.

Flowers and Blooming

The plant is famed for its brilliant color, which comes from the modified leaves, known as bracts. The actual flowers are small and white, nestled within the colorful bracts.

• Color Display: This variety features cascades of vibrant pink bracts, creating a picturesque garden vista.
• Bloom Cycle: In warm Indian climates, Bougainvillea can bloom profusely year-round, with peak flowering typically in the spring and winter seasons.
• Bloom Production: The best flowering is achieved when the plant is exposed to maximum sun and is kept under slight water stress.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

Bougainvillea requires intense sunlight to produce its famous color display.

• Sunlight: Requires a minimum of 6 hours of full and direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and maximum blooms (8 or more hours is ideal).
• Climate: Thrives in hot, dry summers and is suitable for most regions across India.

Watering and Soil

This plant is highly drought-tolerant once established and performs best when the soil dries out between waterings.

• Soil: Plant in well-draining soil. A loamy, sandy mix is preferred to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
• Watering: Water deeply and thoroughly, then allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering significantly in the winter months.
• Pruning: Prune right after each major flush of blooms to encourage branching and stimulate the next flowering cycle.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.