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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 9–11

Bougainvillea Bonsai

Bougainvillea glabra

Light: Full sun
Water: Let dry between waterings
Soil: Fast-draining, lean
Temperature: Above 50°F
Feeding: Low nitrogen, every 2 weeks in growth
Repotting: Every 2-3 years

The year at a glance

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prune: after flowering, year-round in warm climates

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/bougainvillea

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.