If you want to save yourself an expensive and time-consuming trip to the south, simply bring southern flair to your balcony - bougainvilleas are the epitome of southern blossom splendor and create a real holiday atmosphere.

The bougainvillea creates a holiday feeling

The Spell of Bougainvillea

Bougainvilleas are not one of the most popular climbing plants for nothing: with their intensely colored bracts surrounding their flowers, they deliver a wonderful spectacle for the eye. However, some plant lovers and hobby gardeners shy away from cultivating them - after all, they are a bit diva-like with their sensitive location requirements. Nevertheless, you can also successfully grow the South American beauty in these non-tropical regions - it can thrive in a pot on the balcony.

The benefits of bougainvillea on the balcony

Basically, the attractiveness of a bougainvillea should not be hidden in the house. So if you don't have a garden, or at least a balcony, you should use it as much as possible for optimal enjoyment of the bougainvillea. This can even result in very significant advantages:

  • The balcony, if south-facing, can provide a well-protected "microclimate" for the bougainvillea
  • You can take advantage of the close proximity to the heat-retaining house wall, which your bougainvillea will love
  • A balcony railing offers an ideal climbing device for the climbing plant
  • The high location allows the whole area to share in the beauty of the flowers

What to consider when caring for bougainvillea on the balcony

Basically, the following applies to the climbing plant from subtropical South America:

  • Lots of sun and warmth
  • Regular watering, but absolutely avoid waterlogging
  • nutrient-rich, permeable substrate

If you want to cultivate a bougainvillea on the balcony, it should face south if possible and not be restricted in full sun yield by nearby, tall trees or buildings. It is best to choose a smaller specimen for the tub - a tightly dimensioned root ball bed promotes the formation of flowers in relation to the leaf mass. You can add some clay to the substrate that is as rich in minerals as possible. You should water regularly so that the root ball does not dry out. This is particularly important on a small, sun-intensive balcony with a high level of evaporation. Under no circumstances should waterlogging occur.

Bring in for the winter

When the first frost is announced, the balcony holiday is usually over anyway - so bring the frost-sensitive bougainvillea into the house in time for the winter.

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Indoor plants