Bougainvillea bonsai in shallow bowl

Introduction

Bougainvillea sanderiana is an evergreen climbing shrub prized for its colourful purple-magenta bracts, which appear during the warm months. In this version it is grown in a white shallow bowl 20 cm in diameter, which encourages the canopy to spread horizontally. It is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a living wedding favour for weddings, anniversaries or corporate events.

Technical specifications

• Botanical species: Bougainvillea sanderiana
• Plant height: approx. 25-35 cm
• Pot: shallow bowl, 20 cm dia. x 7 cm h
• Pot material: white ceramic
• Surface finish: volcanic lapilli mulch
• Position: direct sun, outdoors in the warm season
• Care level: medium

How to care for it

It needs plenty of light: from April to September the best position is outdoors in full sun, an essential condition for it to produce its colourful bracts. Water when the surface of the compost is almost dry, avoiding standing water in the shallow bowl; below 10 °C move it indoors near a bright window.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will the plant I receive be identical to the one in the photo?

A: No. As this is a wedding favour produced in series, the photo shows a representative specimen: the species, pot size (20 cm dia. x 7 cm h) and height (25-35 cm) are the same, but the shape of the canopy and the branching vary from plant to plant.

Q: Does it arrive already in flower?

A: Flowering depends on the time of year: the purple bracts appear in the warm season, typically from May to September, with good sun exposure. In autumn and winter the plant is delivered with green foliage only.

Q: Is the ceramic bowl included in the price?

A: Yes. The white ceramic shallow bowl, 20 cm in diameter and 7 cm high, is part of the product, as is the lapilli mulch on the surface. No repotting is needed on delivery.

What's included

• Bougainvillea sanderiana bonsai in a white ceramic shallow bowl (20 cm dia. x 7 cm h)
• Botanical care sheet with care instructions
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant in transit