Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea glabra
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Bougainvillea grows in full sun and prefers loose, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bougainvillea as Usually propagated from cuttings, with planting or establishment depth listed as Not commonly grown from seed. Days to maturity are listed as 1-3 years to substantial flowering size.
Plant Overview
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) is listed in the Nyctaginaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial woody vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0232
- Family
- Nyctaginaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial woody vine
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bougainvillea is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Loose, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from cuttings. Planting-depth guidance: Not commonly grown from seed. The listed time to maturity is 1-3 years to substantial flowering size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from cuttings
- Seed depth
- Not commonly grown from seed
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-3 years to substantial flowering size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.