Continuing my series, this post is about the Bougainvillea that we recently bought.

Bougainvillea is a vibrant, fast-growing ornamental plant known for its explosion of colorful, papery bracts that surround its tiny, white, inconspicuous flowers. Native to South America, it’s widely cultivated in warm climates around the world for its stunning display and hardy nature.

Bougainvillea is perfect for adding bold color to gardens, balconies, and landscapes. With minimal care and the right sunny spot, it rewards with vibrant, long-lasting blooms almost year-round. It is one of the most striking flowering plants you can grow, prized for its vivid, paper-like bracts that bloom in bold colors throughout the year in warm climates. Though often mistaken for flowers, these bracts actually surround the plant’s tiny, white blossoms and are what give Bougainvillea its unmistakable appearance.

The pot is Honungspalm from Ikea.

I keep this plant in direct sunlight, on our south-facing balcony, where it receives bright sunlight 2-3 hours a day.

This plant requires low maintenance, however, pruning the branches triggers growth and maintains the desired shape.

I water it five times a week; the watering needs to be deep, filling the whole put with water.

I fertilise it every 2 months or when it shows signs of growth.

You can read more about this plant here.