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	Bougainvillea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bougainvillea is a genus of flowering plants native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina (Chubut Province).
		Bougainvillea are relatively pest-free plants, but may suffer from worms and aphids.
		Bougainvillea are popular plants in California, south Texas, Florida, the Caribbean, India, South Africa, Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Mediterranean and other areas with warm climates.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bougainvillea (383 words)

	Bougainvillea Care
		Bougainvillea is an evergreen vine, which is happy growing in almost any situation.
		Bougainvillea produce a wide color range of bracts, red, pink, violet and purple are the most common.
		Because bougainvillea generally blooms on new growth, each branch, after flowering, should be cut back to a point somewhat shorter than the desired length.
	www.qcbonsai.org /articles/treecare/tc_bough.html (474 words)

	Scarlet, Lavender And Tawny Bougainvillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In tracing the etymology of a seemingly beautiful word like ‘bougainvillea’, one is generally setting himself up for a disappointment when he learns that the origin of the word was the name, not of a beautiful lady, but of an admiral.
		Bougainvillea are climbers or vines and are ubiquitous is Honolulu and Los Angeles.
		Bougainvillea is a genus in the family Nyctaginaceae, which is one of about 29 families that constitute the order Caryophyllales, in the class Magnoliopsida.
	www.useless-knowledge.com /1234/06july/article006.html (479 words)

	Bougainvillea
		Bougainvillea, named for a French navigator, is a native of South America and is grown extensively in the warmer climates of the United States.
		Bougainvillea is an evergreen vine which is just as happy spreading horizontally or hanging downwards as it is climbing upwards, it makes itself at home in almost any situation.
		Because bougainvillea generally blooms on new growth, each branch, as blooms begin to fade, should be cut back to a point somewhat shorter than the desired length.
	www.bonsai-bci.com /species/bougainvillea.html (554 words)

	Bougainvillea Essence: The Magical Inner World
		Bougainvillea is the poet among the flower essences.
		Bougainvillea is for children who are often in trouble because of their daydreaming.
		Bougainvillea strengthens children's ability to stand up for the right to dream, for the right to be unpunctual, for the right to dance to their own rhythm.
	www.floweressencemagazine.com /may04/bougainvillea.html (825 words)

	Bougainvillea
		In 1768 when Admiral Louis de Bougainvillea began his long journey to the Pacific Ocean and discovered the vine that now bears his name, it was a botanical highlight of the voyage.
		Bougainvillea need very bright light (2,500 fc) and do well under high shade or in full sun.
		Some of the best bougainvilleas to look for in your local garden centers are: golden yellow 'California Gold',, and its gold and green leaved variegated from 'Vickie', the dark pink flowers of 'Juanita Hatten', and its new mutation with green leaves spatter painted with gold.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /plantanswers/publications/bougainvillea.html (749 words)

	Guide to Growing Bougainvillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bougainvillea is a native plant of Brazil whose showy "flowers" are actually papery bracts.
		Bougainvillea seems to capture the very essence of the Latin American tropics with its lush foliage and electric and sensational colors.
		Bougainvilleas must have a continuous and adequate supply of water, but they can only absorb water from the soil under certain conditions.
	home.earthlink.net /~ps1951/bvillea.htm (511 words)

	Bougainvillea - Bougainvillea spectabilis
		The bougainvillea plant grows in the biome of the Amazon rainforest in South America.
		Bougainvillea likes a climate from subtropical to tropical, but prefers a tropical climate, growing in dense forests where it can cling and grab onto other plants to reach the sunlight.
		The plant of bougainvillea is very abundant in the wild and is not endangered at all.
	www.blueplanetbiomes.org /bougainvillea.htm (497 words)

	Floridata: Bougainvillea spp
		The bougainvilleas are mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen dropping their leaves for a brief period in winter.
		The bougainvillea's brilliant color displays are enjoyed from Florida to California, from the south of France to southeast Asia to Australia and throughout it's native tropical America.
		Bougainvillea is famous for its brilliantly colored floral displays and quick growth rate.
	www.floridata.com /ref/B/boug_spp.cfm (772 words)

	Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea Glabra, Gardening
		Bougainvillea, a native of Brazil is a deciduous (leaf losing), climbing woody vine.
		The woody trunk tends to be twisted and the thin stem have sharp thorns and dark green leaves.
		Bougainvilleas can be easily grown as a hedge, an arch or a tree on the ground and in pots.
	www.webindia123.com /garden/flowers/bovilla.htm (167 words)

	Bougainvillea glabra - Paper Flower - Nyctaginaceae
		Bougainvillea was named after the world traveler, Louis de Bougainville, who discovered it in Brazil in 1790 and brought it to Europe where it became both widespread and popular.*
		Culture: Bougainvillea potting mix is made of 1 part potting soil, to 1 part peat moss, to 2 parts sand.
		Propagation: Bougainvillea is propagated in spring from new growth with bottom heat.
	www.plantoftheweek.org /week010.shtml (392 words)

	Viva bougainvillea \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		But even if you live in a town house, condo or urban setting with small yard, bougainvillea can be part of your landscape, thanks to breeding that's resulted in dwarf varieties that stay bushy and compact, but explode with the same floral fireworks.
		Bougainvillea is native to South America's Amazon rain forest.
		Most bougainvilleas have spiny thorns, but some of the newer varieties are nearly thornless or have such insignificant thorns that they are not a hazard.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20060716/news_1hs16bougain.html (1410 words)

	LSU AgCenter . Bougainvillea
		The bougainvillea is a tropical vine whose bright, vibrant flowers positively glow in the landscape.
		Also, bougainvilleas in the ground grow rampantly and are reluctant to bloom for one to two years after being planted; however, if winters are mild and there is enough room for its large size, a bougainvillea growing in the ground can put on an amazing floral display.
		Bougainvilleas may be kept bushy, allowed to sprawl and trail or trained on a trellis, whatever your taste or situation dictates.
	www.lsuagcenter.com /en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Bougainvillea.htm (596 words)

	Glendora Bougainvillea
		Being sub-tropical to tropical, the Bougainvillea cannot be grown as a year-round outdoor plant in any part of the continental United States except along the coastal region of southern California and certain parts of Florida.
		It was taken on their voyage to the South Pacific and later to France as a "stove plant." This is an old term applied to plants that had to be taken indoors in the winter and kept near a stove.
		Research had to be done, in establishing the history of the genus, the history of Bougainvillea in California and Florida, the determination of the location of the largest domestic plantings in the world, and the date of planting of the Glendora Bougainvillea.
	shatteredpeace.com /glendora_bougainvillea.htm (2662 words)

	Bougainvillea as Bonsai
		Bougainvillea can make a spectacular tropical Bonsai since they love to be pruned and will bloom in a pot.
		The Bougainvillea "flowers" are really modified leaves or "bracts." The real flower is a small white thing in between the "bracts." If you look carefully you will see the colored "bracts" as they develop and avoid pruning at that point.
		A Bougainvillea too large to move can be protected with a string or two of Christmas lights and a blanket or two.
	www.gsbf-bonsai.org /kusamura/june2005/bougainvillea.html (634 words)

	Tender care elicits colorful reward from bougainvillea
		Placing the pot on a porter with casters allows it to be moved under an overhang for frost protection in winter when the sun is at a low enough angle to reach under the overhang.
		Plant the bougainvillea in a fast-draining planting soil such as a soil formulated for succulents.
		Transplant a bougainvillea with great care toward the roots, which are fragile and do not knit together to unite with the soil.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/04/06/HOGO1C2OTI1.DTL (779 words)

	Bougainvillea
		Discription : The particular Bougainvillea is of Brazilian origin and stands out from the rest of the Bougainvillea range on account of its rich inflorescence.
		The Rijnplant Bougainvillea is a full plant which comes in a 9 — 21 cm pot is approximately 30 — 85 cm high at the time of delivery.
		The Bougainvillea also thrives when placed on a balcony or terrace, however, the soil must not be allowed to dry out.
	www.rijnplant.com /en/bougainvillea.html (252 words)

	Bougainvillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Few plants can weather heat and drought better than the bougainvillea, and South Texas winters are usually not sufficiently harsh to kill even established plants.
		During the winter, bougainvilleas will go dormant and shed their leaves, but they will remain very much alive if placed in a garage or semi- protected area where the temperatures do not fall much below freezing.
		Bougainvillea plants can be pruned as much as you want, whenever you want without danger of stimulating new growth.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /plantanswers/flowers/bougain.html (296 words)

	Heirloom Gardens and Interior Decor, Inc.
		A spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas is the ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms.
		Botanically, bougainvillea are classified as Bougainvillea glabra, Bougainvillea peruviana, or Bougainvillea x Buttiana (which is a hybrid of the previous two.) There are other species, but most commercial varieties are selections and hybrids of these three main species.
		The flowers we associate with bougainvillea are actually red, purple, pink, lavender, orange, white, and bi-color bracts.
	www.heirloomgardenexperts.com /info-sheets/bougainvillea.htm (677 words)

	Plant Answers
		Bougainvillea need very bright light (2,500 fc) and do well in full sun.
		A better option is to "plant" the potted bougainvillea plant in the landscape so the root system will be inhibited.
		Some of the best bougainvilleas to look for in your local garden centers are: white and lavender 'Dr.
	www.plantanswers.com /bouganvilia.htm (1270 words)

	Unique Features of Secondary Growth in Bougainvillea, Christina Dominguez, ASU PLB 306 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Bougainvillea vine is a beautiful green tree-like bush that is decorated by magenta colored bracts that surround the tiny flowers of the vine.
		Bougainvillea vine is constantly in bloom throughout the year, but it seems to prefer the spring and fall months.
		The cambium in the Bougainvillea seems to develop normally in the root, but as it gets to the shoot it can be found exterior to the vascular bundles.
	lifesciences.asu.edu /plb306/Bougainvillea_Christina.html (604 words)

	Bougainvillea
		Flowering Vines of the World), Bougainvillea is a robust and spectacular evergreen or semi-evergreen climber.
		The beauty of the Bougainvillea lies in the bracts surrounding the small and inconspicuous flowers.
		Bougainvillea is native to Tropical and Sub-tropical South America.
	www.floridagardener.com /pom/bougainvillea.htm (237 words)

	Warm Climate Production Guidelines for Bougainvillea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As a profuse bloomer, Bougainvillea is most striking during the winter, when it is at its peak and few other plants are able to provide color.
		Bougainvillea normally flowers during the short days of winter, but blooms are highly dependent on temperature.
		Bougainvillea is a wonderful addition to any landscape, whether it's used as a permanent fixture, a container plant or hanging basket in a semi-tropical landscape, or an annual in cooler climates.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_EP130 (1304 words)

	Bougainvillea.
		Barbara Karst bougainvillea and the mini-roses in the foreground.
		Bougainvilleas are fast-spreading tropical vines noted for their spectacular clusters of papery 1-inch petal-like bracts, which range in color from bright purple through shades of red and pink to copper, yellow and white.
		Bougainvilleas do best in at least four hours of direct sunlight a day, night temperatures of 60° to 65° and day temperatures of 70° or higher.
	www.sd1new.net /GardenPages/bougainvillea.htm (262 words)

	Nothing staid about bougainvillea / When you want screaming color, go for this temperamental beauty
		Once bougainvillea gets going, it is a hardy plant, especially if the variety you've chosen has dark blooms, magenta, dark purple or crimson, for example.
		Bougainvillea grew throughout Europe during the 19th century and later appeared in Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and elsewhere.
		In Burlingame and other Peninsula locales, bougainvillea gardeners have to protect their plants from the northwest winds of April, maybe add a little gypsum to the soil and then follow the usual rules.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/06/04/HO179031.DTL (1638 words)

	Bougainvillea Information Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bougainvilleas in these areas tend to bloom year round, but in North America, best blooming occurs when the night length and day length are almost equal (in spring or fall).
		Bougainvillea is a vine and new growth (after a prune) starts one or two leafbuds below the cut and not up and down the entire branch.
		Seed of bougainvillea is available in some parts of the world, namely from (Asia or Africa), but it has been reported that these seed are primarily from the "species".
	www.houstongardening.info /bouginfo.htm (9069 words)

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