Bougainvillea bloomed flowers may or may not look exactly as pictured, as a result of its natural behavior of changing flowers faster than most plants, thus you may receive the plant with open flowers or not yet!
Dimensions
Max. Total Height: 22cm
Max. Planter Diameter: 18cm
Max. Planter Height: 10cm
About Me
☘ Origin: South America
☘ Family: Nyctaginaceae
☘ Botanical Name: Bougainvillea glabra
☘ Common Name(s): PaperFlower · Vine Plant
Symbolism
Bougainvillea symbolizes passion, liveliness and life experience.
Name Story
Paperflower: When you notice this plant, you might wonder why it is called the Paperflower. This is because it gives the appearance of an artificial flower. Its small white flowers are usually around colorful paper bracts. It is because of this peculiar texture and appearance, this plant is called the Paperflower.
Feng Shui
Some Feng Shui practitioners believe that planting purple and red Bougainvillea attract wealth as these two colours represent prosperity.
Interesting Facts
Paperflowers have unique flower patterns, and can make good Bonsai Plants. Its flowers are mostly purplish-red, bright and dazzling. In Brazil, women often decorate their hair with these flowers.
Health Benefits
☘ It can purify air and has resistance to sulfur dioxide.
☘ Medicinal Uses: The aqueous extract and decoction of this plant have been used as fertility control among the tribal people in many countries. Furthermore, it has been shown to possess anticancer, antidiabetic, antihepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiulcer properties.
Bougainvillea bloomed flowers may or may not look exactly as pictured, as a result of its natural behavior of changing flowers faster than most plants, thus you may receive the plant with open flowers or not yet!
Dimensions
Max. Total Height: 22cm
Max. Planter Diameter: 18cm
Max. Planter Height: 10cm
About Me
☘ Origin: South America
☘ Family: Nyctaginaceae
☘ Botanical Name: Bougainvillea glabra
☘ Common Name(s): PaperFlower · Vine Plant
Symbolism
Bougainvillea symbolizes passion, liveliness and life experience.
Name Story
Paperflower: When you notice this plant, you might wonder why it is called the Paperflower. This is because it gives the appearance of an artificial flower. Its small white flowers are usually around colorful paper bracts. It is because of this peculiar texture and appearance, this plant is called the Paperflower.
Feng Shui
Some Feng Shui practitioners believe that planting purple and red Bougainvillea attract wealth as these two colours represent prosperity.
Interesting Facts
Paperflowers have unique flower patterns, and can make good Bonsai Plants. Its flowers are mostly purplish-red, bright and dazzling. In Brazil, women often decorate their hair with these flowers.
Health Benefits
☘ It can purify air and has resistance to sulfur dioxide.
☘ Medicinal Uses: The aqueous extract and decoction of this plant have been used as fertility control among the tribal people in many countries. Furthermore, it has been shown to possess anticancer, antidiabetic, antihepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiulcer properties.