Bougainvillea (Glabra, Purple) - Bougainvillea glabra
Rs. 499.00
Rs. 970.00
Bougainvillea (Glabra, Purple) - Bougainvillea glabra
Bougainvillea (Glabra, Purple) - Bougainvillea glabra
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Bougainvillea glabra (Formosa type)
- Placement: Outdoor
- Care level: Easy (low water and low maintenance)
- Light: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Temperature: 25-35°C ideal range
- Pet safety: Stems carry sharp thorns; sap can mildly irritate skin in sensitive individuals. Handle with gloves and keep away from small children and pets.
A compact, thorny evergreen vine/shrub with shiny leaves and deep purple flower bracts. A low-water, low-maintenance plant popular for bonsai, pots and trained climbers.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Sparingly, when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry; water stress encourages more flowering
- Light: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month; phosphorus-based fertilizer for more vigorous flowering
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Does this Bougainvillea have thorns?
Yes, its stems carry sharp thorns — handle with gloves and keep it away from small children and pets.
How much water does it need?
Very little — water only when the topsoil is dry. Some water stress actually encourages more flowering.
Can it be grown as bonsai?
Yes, this Formosa-type variety with its compact habit and deep purple bracts is a popular choice for bonsai.
Is it safe to transplant?
Handle the root ball carefully — Bougainvillea has few, fine roots and can die if the root ball is broken during planting.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
