Small flowering sitting at the corner of your room or hanging from the balcony isindeed the most sought after item for d'cor. Whether todecorate your living room, or to add a woody touch to your studycorner, or to create a dramatic ambiance to your terrace abougainvillea bonsai is indeed a must choice. .

normally does notbear flower and the only difference is the ,which is sure to amuse you with its color and beauty. Belonging tothe Nyctaginaceae family, which is part tree and part vine,bougainvillea bonsai can be kept almost anywhere and everywhere. Beit indoor or outdoor, your bougainvillea bonsai with its parade ofcolor will definitely silhouette the ambiance for you.

However, proper care is indeednecessary to maintain the health of your miniature bougainvillea.Issues like watering, lighting; feeding, temperature, repotting andstyling are all important factors in determining the health of thebougainvillea bonsai.

• Temperature and lighting forthe bougainvillea bonsai

Bougainvillea is a tropical plant andquite ideally therefore the bonsai also likes to be in direct andadequate sunlight. However be careful of not letting yourbougainvillea bonsai to experience sunburn. This will in turn damageits freshness. Bougainvillea bonsai should be kept in a temp rangingfrom 49-54 degree F.

• Watering of the bougainvilleabonsai

Bougainvillea bonsai does notrequire regular or continuous watering rather , the miniature treelikes it dry for most of the season. However, during the floweringperiod an increased amount of watering ensures better result.

• Fertilization of thebougainvillea bonsai plant

Supply your bougainvillea plant with aphosphorus, iron and magnesium enriched fertilizer, depending uponthe soil type

• Pruning and styling of thebougainvillea bonsai

One technique that will help yourbougainvillea bonsai to look good throughout the year is properpruning. Prune this bonsai at any point of time of the year. Cut thenew growth every month when the plant is young. This will indeed helpin promoting a bushy plant. Cut back the branches if you feel thatthe bonsai has overgrown.

• Pruning the Roots

Apart from pruning the braches if youfind that the roots are getting bigger then you need to prune thebonsai to replant it in a larger pot. You may then even cut a smallportion to start making smaller bougainvillea bonsais.

Keeping your bougainvillea bonsaialive is easy and fun. All you need is your love and care, attentionand your personal touch, for which the little plant crave for. Giveit your little time and your bougainvillea bonsai will gift you backa fusion of dream, beauty, color and joy.