Chinese name: light-leaf flower

Latin name: Bougainvillea glabra

Family: Purple Jasmine

Genus: Bougainvillea

Distribution area Brazil, China

1. Morphological characteristics of eucalyptus.

It is an evergreen climbing shrub with a plant height of about 5 meters, with thick and sparse stems Villous. Branches more drooping, old branches brown, twigs light green, with needle-like thorns, single leaves alternate, ovate-oblong or elliptic-oval, apex acuminate or sharpened, base rounded or broadly cuneate , margin smooth without serrations entire, leaf veins obvious, midrib raised on the back of the leaf. There are white patches on the leaves, and the back of the leaves is covered with a few pubescent hairs. Flowers are born at the top of the branches, and several flowers are clustered in the bracts, the bracts are lavender, and the corolla is magenta or purple. Achenes pentagonal, rarely seeded. The flowering period is from November to June of the following year.

2. Habits of Foliage

Foliage is native to Brazil and cultivated in China. Insufficient light, the flowers are easy to fall off, the growth temperature is 20℃-30℃, not cold, low temperature growth is blocked or stagnant, not resistant to frost, the frost environment cannot be safely overwintered, severe frost damage, drought tolerance, short-term water shortage can also grow well, It's not easy to see who it is. There are no strict requirements for the growing soil, and it is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-drained loam. Likes wet, does not tolerate waterlogging, and tolerates half shade.

3. Cultivation of light-leaf flowers

The light-leaf flower has a beautiful plant type, elegant leaves and a long flowering period, and is an excellent foliage flower plant. The cutting method is commonly used for cultivation. The cutting is suitable for early summer. Select mature lignified branches, cut them into 15 cm to 20 cm long cuttings, insert them into loose and breathable loam soil, and water them properly after insertion. When it is dry, it is thoroughly watered and placed in a bright semi-shade environment. It can take root and survive in about 30 days, and it can bloom after 2 years of maintenance. The water should not be too much before flowering. During the growing season, proper pruning and shaping are required, and the residual flowers and rot branches are removed in time after flowering. Potted plants can be placed on balconies, windowsills, and courtyards.

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