How tall can Bougainvillea grow?
Today, I will elaborate on how tall Bougainvillea can grow and the precautions for cultivating it, along with some related introductions about green plants and flowers. This is some very useful knowledge, so it is recommended to save it for later reference!
Friends who enjoy gardening have definitely heard of Bougainvillea, a plant that can be found in various flower markets, big and small. Bougainvillea is also very affordable, with prices as low as a few yuan for a plant, and in the summer, you can get a blooming Bougainvillea for only 20 yuan. It is easy to care for and has a high survival rate, which is why its selling price is particularly low.
There are about a dozen varieties of Bougainvillea on the Chinese market, with the red-flowering ones being the most common. Although there are many varieties, the care methods are the same: keeping the soil dry, providing plenty of sunlight, and ensuring it gets a lot of sun exposure, which can basically lead to a blooming state. Promoting Bougainvillea to bloom is quite easy, just satisfy the requirements of sunlight and temperature, and even fertilizing is not necessary.
Bougainvillea is also known as the 'paper flower' because its petals grow directly from the branches without the need to develop flower buds, which means it consumes very little nutrients. Therefore, it can bloom without fertilizing, even when planted in ordinary loess soil, as long as there is sufficient sunlight and high temperatures.
Caring for Bougainvillea primarily involves managing temperature and sunlight, with other factors being secondary. It's not until the plant has been cultivated for four or five years that fertilizing becomes necessary. Many years ago, when China's horticulture industry had not yet developed, Bougainvillea was a very popular plant variety. However, with the increase in plant species on the market today, Bougainvillea has gradually faded from popularity.
How tall can Bougainvillea grow?
The Bougainvillea sold in various flower markets across China is all cultivated in southern regions, either in Guangdong or Guangxi. The higher temperatures in these two regions mean that Bougainvillea does not have a dormant period and grows all year round, resulting in low cultivation costs. Cut branches can be propagated and rooted easily.
Bougainvillea is also the city flower of Shenzhen, thanks to the local climate conditions that are suitable for its growth. You can see Bougainvillea in local parks and along roadsides. In some old urban areas, Bougainvillea can grow to the height of six or seven stories, which might seem exaggerated to those who have never seen it before, that it can grow to such heights.
In reality, with enough growing space and something to climb on, Bougainvillea can grow without restriction, not just six or seven stories but even up to ten or more stories. In the Guangdong region, cultivating Bougainvillea does not require consideration of low temperatures, and it can be kept outdoors all year round, which is why it can grow so large and impressive to outsiders.