Bougainvillea spectabilis bonsai (132)

Presentation

Bougainvillea bonsai (Bougainvillea spectabilis) 50 cm tall, with an estimated age of between 35 and 40 years and pink bracts concentrated on the left side of the canopy. The trunk is marked by deep ribbing and flares into a 23 cm nebari, unusually wide for the species. A collector's specimen, suited to those who already have experience with Mediterranean outdoor plants.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Bougainvillea spectabilis
• Height of the plant alone: 50 cm
• Nebari: 23 cm
• Estimated age: 35-40 years
• Oval pot: 36 x 28.5 x h. 10 cm
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 12.9 kg
• Position: full sun, outdoors
• 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 outside, in the brightest spot available. In summer the 10 cm deep pot dries out quickly and may need water every day, while in winter it must be sheltered below 5 °C and watered sparingly, letting the substrate dry out well between waterings.

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

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost and what justifies the price of this specimen?

The price shown on this page refers to this single plant and depends on three concrete facts: the age of 35-40 years, the 23 cm nebari and the already formed trunk structure. These are features that young nursery plants cannot offer, whatever their price.

Will I receive exactly the bougainvillea in the photo?

Yes, the photo shows the actual specimen that will be shipped. As it is a living plant, the foliage may differ on delivery: pruning, pinching and the change of season alter the canopy and flowering, while trunk, nebari and pot remain those in the image.

Is the pot included and how much does everything weigh?

The oval pot in blue glazed stoneware measuring 36 x 28.5 x h. 10 cm is included, with the plant already rooted inside it. The combined weight of plant, substrate and pot is 12.9 kg: bear this in mind for transport and when choosing a stable support.

What is included

• Bougainvillea spectabilis bonsai in an oval pot of blue glazed stoneware 36 x 28.5 x h. 10 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping