Common Name: Boggy

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Latin Name: Bougainvillea

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Origin: Native to South America

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Position: Needs a full sun and high temperatures to produce flowers.

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Watering: water thoroughly in a well drained soil and avoid standing in water as this leads to root rot and fungal problems.

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Feeding: Liquid fertilizer every week during the growing season

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Pests and Diseases:  Mealy bugs spider mite and scale can infest a weakened tree. Keep healthy by avoiding wet soil conditions and lack of light between branches

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Repotting:  repot smaller ones every 2 years and larger ones every 3 to 5 years