Bougainvillea — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Bougainvillea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Bougainvillea glabra
Bougainvillea glabra
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,500 metres, it can also be grown in warm temperate to subtropical areas. It is better adapted to areas lacking a distinct dry season and flowers more or less continuously in perpetually humid conditions. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 25°c, but can tolerate 10 - 38°c.
Full cultivation guide →
Bougainvillea praecox
Bougainvillea praecox
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Often found on calcareous, clayey soils in the wild. Tolerant of fairly dry soils.
Full cultivation guide →
Bougainvillea spectabilis
Bougainvillea spectabilis
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, it can also be grown in warm temperate and subtropical areas. It is adapted to climates with a distinct dry season and does not flower well in perpetually humid conditions. Prefers a sunny position in a rich, well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →