What are the other names for Bougainvillea? A look at its common aliases in one article

Other names for Bougainvillea

Paperflower, three-leaf plum, Hairy Bougainvillea, Thorny Azalea, Triangle Flower, Leaf Flower, Leaf Plum, Paper Flower, Baijin Flower, South American Purple Jasmine, and more.

Bougainvillea's habits

The optimum growing temperature for Bougainvillea is 15-30°C, with 19-30°C from May to September, and 13-16°C from October to April of the following year. In summer it can tolerate high temperatures of 35°C, while in winter the ambient temperature should be kept no lower than 5°C, otherwise it is prone to frost damage and leaf drop.

Bougainvillea likes light and is a sun-loving flower. Insufficient light during the growing season will weaken the plant's growth and affect bud formation and flowering. Therefore, throughout the year, except that newly potted seedlings should first be placed in partial shade. In winter it should be placed near a south-facing window.

Bougainvillea likes loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil and dislikes waterlogging. When potting, use one part each of leaf mold, peat soil, sandy soil, and garden soil, and add a small amount of decomposed cake residue as base fertilizer, mixing them into a growing medium. Flowering plants should be repotted and given fresh soil once a year, preferably in early spring before growth starts. When repotting, use scissors to cut away overly dense and aged branches.

In spring and autumn, water once a day; in summer, water once each morning and evening; in winter, when temperatures are lower and the plant is dormant, watering should be controlled, and it is best to keep the potting soil in a moist state.

Bougainvillea's flower meaning

Bougainvillea's flower meaning: passion, perseverance, and a tenacious, striving spirit. There is also another meaning and another flower meaning: "No true love is a kind of sorrow."

Symbolism: passion, perseverance, and a tenacious, striving spirit.