You might be surprised to learn that bougainvilleas are not just climbing plants, but can also be grown as bonsai trees.

His bougainvillea has been in a container for 12 years, ... Another way to get a substantial old specimen is to saw off a fat section of stem, and root it. At Yamaguchi, ...

Q: When should I prune my old, overgrown Bougainvillea? The vine doesn’t flower nearly as much as it has in the past. Will the pruning stimulate flowering? A: Bougainvilleas are tropical ...

Bougainvillea is easily propagated through stem cuttings. Take a healthy six-inch cutting, dip the cut end in rooting hormone, and plant it in well-draining soil.

Bougainvillea is a perennial vine that can grow to 30 feet, depending on the variety. It needs full sun, is root hardy and will regrow in spring. Its bracts "bloom" May-December on new wood.

Return potted bougainvillea to a full-sun location in spring and resume monthly fertilizing. Prune long trailing stems back 20-30 inches to encourage more color - the flowers and bracts form on ...

Bougainvillea grew throughout Europe during the 19th century and later appeared in Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and elsewhere. In 1896, ...

A. Bougainvillea is a woody tropical vine native to dry, hot, sunny areas of Zone 9b to 10. There, bougainvillea blooms for more than six months if planted in well-drained soil.