BOUGAINVILLEA BONSAI TREE

 

       There are a number of different types of Bougainvillea Bonsai trees available, and they are considered to have the most difference in characters. The Bougainvillea Bonsai  Trees grow erected and develops a short stalk.

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  Bougainvillea Bonsai Trees are dwarf shrubs and are wonderful when flowering and is an evergreen in warm climates and then can be deciduous in temperate climates and are great outdoors until the frosts begin and then they must always be protected. They have delicate flowers and mainly flower in  winter and early spring, with  beautiful colours available,  orange, yellow, red, pink, white and purple to name a few. Bougainvillea Bonsai Trees may be grown from double or single varieties.

        The Bougainvillea Bonsai Trees handle pruning very well  and it is a good idea when the flowers begin to fade on each branch trim back to a little bit shorted than the length you require as they most often have new growth on each branch which usually blooms on this new growth and Seal all cuts to prevent rotting. Repotting your Bougainvillea Bonsai Tree is done in spring. Do not prune the roots too harshly. 


Bougainvillea (bougainvillea "glabra")

       The type most commonly used for Bougainvillea Bonsai Trees is glabra: paper flower colourful papery bracts, usually appear in clusters, they can be propagated with a cutting and also by seed or air layering. They need warm weather and full sunlight. Another great variety is glabra snow white, The easy-care plant, with an abundance of flowers are usually white with bracts.Magnifica and then you have buttiana Orange King, buttiana Louis Wathen, buttiana Mrs Butt and  Bougainvillea  Bonsai Tree brazilinensis, Pink Pixie.

        Do not over water your Bougainvillea Bonsai Tree, take care as it likes to be dry for the most part and only needs to be watered very sparingly. The range of Bougainvilleas is wonderful and a joy to Grow as a Bougainvillea Bonsai Tree and to display in any area of your Garden or Home.