The fast-growing vine. It is one of the most attractive plant, beacause of the beutiful colors of its flowers. Many people like to plat it around their homesto enhance the beauty and appearance of their sorroundings due to its bright color
scientific name, known as Bougainvillea spectabilis
common names, known as paper flower or buganvilia
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.SOUTH AMERICA in Brazil, Argentina and Peru
Condions for Growth.
This plant requires warmth and fertile soil. Bougainvillea grows very quickly and loves sunlight. It produces many flowers only when it grows in a favorable environment. It is important to prune it regularly to give it space and freedom to produce even more flowers.
It needs direct sunlight for about 2–4 hours a day for its flowers to bloom well. The smaller varieties often grow best in sandy soil.
Bougainvillea, also known as the paper flower, usually grows as a climbing vine. It likes to spread along walls or nearby trees, and its chances of growing taller are much greater when it climbs on a wall or another support than when it grows on its own.
Its leaves are oval-shaped with a pointed tip. Their length ranges from 6 to 12 centimeters. The plant can withstand long periods of drought.
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This plant is used as decoration around homes or along roadsides in neighborhoods. However, some communities use it for cleaning and softening the feet.
They pick its flowers and grind them into fine pieces, then mix them with a little water. After some time, they apply the mixture to their feet to make them smooth and shiny.
