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Native to Brazil, the spring plant, also known as bougainvillea, is extremely versatile. It can be grown as a living fence and also in pots. The modified leaves, called bracts, look like flowers and are found in different colors and draw attention by their liveliness. To learn more about the species, see the types, care, and also inspiration photos.
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Below you can see three different species of spring trees to choose which one fits best in your landscaping. But it is worth knowing that they are all beautiful! Check them out:
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- Bougainvillea spectabilis : this species is found as white, pink, red and even rusty spring. it is most common in the southeast and midwest regions. it adapts best to warm climates and is a large-sized plant.
- Bougainvillea glabra : with bracts found in pink or lilac, is native to southern Brazil, so it tolerates frost well.
- Bougainvillea peruviana : already this type of spring has more difficulty branching. This makes the appearance of the branches and leaves usually cascade.
Now that you know a little bit about each species, you can start thinking about which one fits best in your space, be it because of its color or even its shape.
How to grow and care for spring to have an always healthy plant
As with all plants, spring requires care to grow beautifully and healthily. With the following videos, you will find tips on planting, pruning, sun exposure, watering, and much more:
How to grow spring
In this video, you will find general tips to get it right when growing your spring. The plant needs to be in full sun, pruning should be occasional, and the soil should not be too moist. Watch the video and take notes.
How to make spring seedlings
The spring seedling can be made at any time of the year, but you can take advantage of the winter, the pruning period for the plant, to make your seedling. Propagation is done by staking, so it is quite simple. In the video, you can see the ideal measurement for cutting the branch and then taking it to the ground.
How to prune spring
Spring pruning should be done after the flowering period. You can just decrease the size of the branches or even shape them the way you prefer. See the video on how to prune correctly.
How to grow spring in a pot
If you live in an apartment, don't have much space in your backyard, or simply want to have a spring in a pot, this video is perfect for you.
By following the tips above, it will be much easier to take care of your spring. But before you go out planting, see also pictures of this beautiful plant to delight yourself even more.
10 pictures of spring decor that are full of charm
Want to be sure that the spring plant is the perfect one to decorate your corner? In the pictures below, you can check all the beauty of this species, just take a look:
1. springtime at the entrance of the house is charming
2. and it adapts very well to the backyard
3. be used as a cover
4. or even on the side of a fence
5. it can also be in the middle of the garden
6. and be planted in pots
7. this is a lush plant
8. and that it adapts very well
9. so bet on the spring plant
10. to make your home even more beautiful!
The spring plant is perfect for decorating the interior of your home or garden. After all, its colors make any environment more lively! And if you love plants and landscaping, you may want to know more about the hydrangea, a simply lovely flower.
