Bougainvillea sanderiana bonsai (143)

Presentation

Bougainvillea sanderiana bonsai standing 40 cm tall, with a fissured bark trunk and a 7 cm nebari at the base. The compact canopy carries the characteristic purple bracts spread across the whole surface, typical of this species' summer flowering. A 22-25 year old specimen, ideal for those who grow outdoors and want a fully formed flowering plant.

Technical details

• Botanical species: Bougainvillea sanderiana
• Height of the plant alone: 40 cm
• Nebari: 7 cm
• Estimated age: about 22-25 years
• Pot: oval, blue glazed stoneware, 29 x 23 x h. 8 cm
• Total weight: 5.9 kg
• Position: full sun, outdoors during the warm season
• Care level: medium

How to care for it

Bougainvillea flowers in proportion to the sun it receives: keep it in full light from April to September, avoiding partial shade. Water when the substrate begins to dry on the surface, avoiding standing water in the shallow pot; in winter it needs shelter above 5-7 °C, with very reduced watering.

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

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

A: Yes, it 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 may look different on delivery due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or the normal seasonal change.

Q: How much space and what weight should I allow for?

A: The oval pot measures 29 x 23 cm with a height of 8 cm, while the plant reaches 40 cm. The total weight, plant and pot together, is 5.9 kg: bear this in mind when choosing the table or shelf it will stand on.

Q: Can I keep it indoors?

A: This is an outdoor bonsai. From spring to early autumn keep it on a balcony or terrace in full sun; only during the cold months should it be moved to a cold greenhouse or bright conservatory, as temperatures below 5 °C damage the foliage.

What's included

• Bougainvillea sanderiana bonsai in a blue glazed stoneware oval pot 29 x 23 x h. 8 cm, the exact specimen shown in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping