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5 tips to grow bougainvillea at home
Bougainvilleas are easy to grow flowering plants that bloom throughout the year. Here are some tips to grow this plant in your garden.
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Potting
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Fill a wide container or a medium-sized pot with well-drained, loamy soil. Avoid using clay soil as it is not suitable for growing this vine. Mix it with cocopeat to boost soil's fertility.
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Planting
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Plant a small trellis of Bougainvillea inside pot.
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Watering
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Watering the bougainvillea plant every day is essential to boost its growth. Once the plant grows tall, water only the top soil.
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Sunlight
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Bougainvillea bloom beautifully in full and direct sunlight, typically six to eight hours everyday.
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Temperature
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Bougainvillea thrive in temperatures from 70°F to 80°F. They can tolerate medium to high humidity levels.
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