Planting paper flowers can be used as green corridors, wall decorations, potted flowers, and bonsai. If you live in a warm area, you can plant them on the ground as a hedge. Paper flower belongs to the Mirabilis family and is a woody vine or shrub.

The actual flower is small and insignificant, it is the colorful bracts, or modified leaves, which can be seen in all shades of pink, purple, and red that attract attention. Bougainvillea is best suited to a hot, dry climate and should be watered deeply but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Bougainvillea glabra, the lesser bougainvillea or paperflower, [3] is the most common species of bougainvillea used for bonsai. [4] The epithet 'glabra' comes from Latin and means "bald". [5]

2022年4月11日 · The tall bracts, which can appear in a variety of colors, have three lobes and have a fragile paper-like appearance — giving these plants the nickname “paper flower”. These plants naturally have climbing and arching habits.

Bougainvillea glabra (pronounced boo-gan-vil-lee-AY-nuh GLAY-bruh), also known as a paper flower or lesser Bougainvillea, is a plant with colorful leaves or bracts native to South America. While its flowers remain small, the bracts take on a bright pink, purple, or red color during the blooming season.

2022年9月19日 · Colloquially called paperflower (or paper flower) in reference to the texture of what appear to be its blooms, this tropical vine prefers slight drought, full sun, some extra nutrients, occasional pruning, and little else.

2024年7月10日 · The Bougainvillea glabra, commonly known as Paperflower, is a woody, climbing, and vigorous vine renowned for its abundant and spectacular blooming. Its leaves are elliptical, small, smooth, slightly elongated, and shiny, which distinguishes it from Bougainvillea spectabilis, typically featuring

Bougainvillea glabra, more popularly known as paper flower or simply bougainvillea, is a blooming plant that is well-known for its capacity to improve the appearance of landscapes through the use of its vibrant colors and mesmerizing attractiveness.

2023年10月6日 · Common Name: Bougainvillea, paper flower. Family: Nyctaginaceae. Plant Type: Vine, shrub, perennial. Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11 (USDA) Sun Exposure: Full sun. Soil Type: Well-draining soil. Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.0. Bloom Time: Year-round in tropical climates, During warm months in cooler climates.

2023年10月3日 · Bougainvillea (also called Paper Flower) is native throughout South and Central America. This lovely tropical plant is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family, more commonly known as the Four O’Clock family. The bougainvillea that growers enjoy today is a hybrid of B. spectabilis and B. glabra.