{"product_id":"bougainvillea-glabra-purple-bougainvillea-glabra","title":"Bougainvillea (Glabra, Purple) - Bougainvillea glabra","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bougainvillea (Glabra, Purple)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra), from the Nyctaginaceae family, is an evergreen shrubby vine known for long-lasting, colourful flower bracts that appear periodically through most of the year. This compact Formosa-type variety has shiny leaves and deep purple bracts, and is especially popular for bonsai and pot culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 6 hours of direct sunlight; flowering reduces in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly — when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry. Water stress actually encourages more flowering; it's okay if leaves wilt slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown as a climber on a porch, arch or pergola, trained as a stand-alone bush, or kept compact for bonsai. Growth depends on the support structure but usually reaches 2-6 metres. Handle the root ball gently when planting — bougainvillea has few, fine roots that don't recover well if disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer once a month; a phosphorus-based fertilizer supports more vigorous flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular pruning after flowering keeps the plant in check — it tolerates trimming well. The stems carry sharp thorns, so handle with gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering typically begins within a year of purchase and continues almost year-round, in deep purple bract clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. This plant has sharp thorns on its stems — handle with gloves and keep away from small children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554788860039,"sku":"PG-FLOWER-BOUGAINVILLEA-GLABRA-01-P1","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Purple_bougainvillea_shrub_in_ga__202608211854.webp?v=1787318725","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/bougainvillea-glabra-purple-bougainvillea-glabra","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}