Bougainvillea Mini Thai

Description

There are about 15 species, native to the tropics and subtropics of South America, especially Brazil.
They were introduced in Europe in the first half of the 19th century.
Especially in the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and in Africa, they are thriving.
These plants are shrub or herbaceous, evergreen or deciduous, most of them climbing.
In the wild, they grow up to 4 m tall.
They have thorny twigs and insignificant flowers.
The flowers are surrounded by strikingly coloured, papery bracts that remain on the plant for a long time.
Bougainvillea was first found in the second half of the 18th century, during an expedition led by the French navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville.
Bougainvillea like a well-drained tub in a sunny, sheltered spot.
During the growing season, give the plants abundant water and nutrition.
For proper flowering, provide nutrition with extra potassium.
Pruning is allowed, but not really necessary.
The plants flower on the shoots they form during the growing season and may therefore be pruned after flowering.
Before the first frost, these container plants need to be brought indoors.
Place the container plants in a cool (about 10 degrees C) and dry room.
As long as the plant keeps its leaves, it is also necessary that they are in a bright place.
The plant needs a period of rest for proper flowering.