Bougainvillea Sanderiana bonsai (131)

Presentation

A Bougainvillea Sanderiana specimen 100 cm tall, with an estimated age of 50 to 60 years and a 19 cm nebari. The grooved, light grey trunk supports a broad canopy covered in pink bracts. A collector's plant, suited to those who already have growing experience and are looking for a large bougainvillea bonsai.

Technical details

• Botanical species: Bougainvillea Sanderiana
• Height of the plant alone: 100 cm
• Nebari: 19 cm
• Age: about 50-60 years
• Total weight: 35 kg
• Pot: oval, 60 x 47 x h. 19 cm
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Position: full sun, shelter in winter below 5-7 °C
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

Bougainvillea only flowers with many hours of direct sun: from April to October it should be kept outdoors, in the brightest spot available. In midsummer the substrate in a 60 cm pot dries out quickly, so watering may become a daily job, while in winter, in a cold greenhouse or bright conservatory, it is drastically reduced, letting the soil dry well between one watering and the next.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes. This is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage and the number of flowers may differ from the image due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or simply the change of season.

How much does a specimen of this size weigh and how is it shipped?

The total weight is 35 kg including plant, pot and substrate, with an oval pot of 60 x 47 cm. It travels in reinforced packaging designed for specimens of this size, with the root ball secured to prevent movement in transit.

Can I keep it indoors?

No, it must be grown outdoors. Bougainvillea needs direct sun to flower and a heated indoor environment weakens its growth. The only time it stays under cover is for winter protection in a bright, cool room, in areas where temperatures drop below 5 °C.

What is included

• Bougainvillea Sanderiana bonsai in a blue glazed stoneware oval pot 60 x 47 x h. 19 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping