Bougainvillea
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees” — Bougainvillea - Wikipedia
“Bougainvillea needs plenty of sun. Some varieties can handle part sun but won’t perform as well as they could in full sun.” — How to Plant and Grow Bougainvillea for Loads of Tropical Color
“Bougainvillea grows best in fast-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5–6.5.” — Bougainvillea Care: Complete Growing Guide 2026
“frost-sensitive and hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b and 10” — Bougainvillea - Wikipedia
“You should plant bougainvilleas 6 to 9 feet apart” — How to Plant and Grow Bougainvillea for Loads of Tropical Color
“The species grows 1 to 12 metres (3 to 39 ft) tall” — Bougainvillea - Wikipedia
“Propagation Stem Cuttings” — How to Plant and Grow Bougainvillea for Loads of Tropical Color
“spring, well after all danger of frost has passed” — Bougainvillea Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bougainvilleas
“Its long arching thorny branches bear heart-shaped leaves and masses of papery bracts in white, pink, orange, purple, and burgundy” — Bougainvillea - Wikipedia
“If you’re using bougainvillea as an indoor houseplant, plant it in moist, well-draining potting soil and keep it mostly dry during winter.” — How to Plant and Grow Bougainvillea for Loads of Tropical Color
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian