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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Bougainvillea.

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Bougainvillea Bougainvillea  - (Tree Type (Indoors)) A climber with oval, light green leaves and coloured, flower-like bracks (a modified leaf that supplements or takes the place of a leaf). STYLE : Best suited to full or semi cascade, or literati. WARNING : Insufficient light and too much or too little water may deter flowering. Care Info REPOT : Every 3-4 years in spring. Use deep pot to keep roots insulated from the heat. SOIL : Free draining soil : 30:70 grit:organic. PRUNE : Major branch pruning in winter. PINCH: Prune out current years growth after flowering in early autumn, after flowering. WATER : Almost dry in winter and evenly moist (never saturated) in growing season. FEED : Low nitrogen during growing season. Chelated iron may improve colour of the bracts. WARNING : Insufficient light and too much or too little water may deter flowering.

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