Bougainvillea is a genus of 18 flowering plants, native to South America, and in the Nyctaginaceae (four-o'clock) family. They are woody vines with a scrambling habit. Plant them in full sun in sandy or loamy acidic soils with good drainage. They are tolerant of drought, heat, and salt.

Sunlight: Bougainvillea needs at least 6 hours of full sun per day to bloom

Watering: Bougainvillea blooms best when kept on the dry side. Too much water can cause root rot and fungal disease

Temperature: Bougainvillea can tolerate hot, dry locations, but does best with a minimum of 65°F at night and 75–95°F during the day

Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Barbara Karst' Staked

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