Bougainvillea (Fire Opal) Flowering Live Plant

Add bright colour and tropical beauty to your garden with the stunning Bougainvillea (Fire Opal)!  Known for its striking deep orange bracts (which look like paper-thin flowers), this plant instantly adds vibrance and charm to any space.  It's strong, fast-growing, and easy to care for – perfect for Indian weather!

🌟 Why Choose Bougainvillea (Fire Opal)?

🌺 Stunning Bracts, Not Just Flowers:

Unlike typical flowers, the Bougainvillea Fire Opal showcases brilliant bracts that resemble the radiant hues of a fire opal gemstone. These vibrant orange papery bracts surround tiny white flowers and bloom in cycles throughout the year – especially during spring and autumn.

🌳 Rapid Growth & Climbing Beauty:

Fire Opal Bougainvillea is a vigorous grower, reaching 6 to 10 feet or more. Train it to climb trellises, fences, walls, or even let it cascade beautifully from balconies and hanging baskets. 

☘️ Lush Green Foliage:

The rich green, ovate leaves form the perfect backdrop to highlight the fiery display of colourful bracts, creating a striking contrast that enhances your garden's aesthetics.

🛋 Thrives in Indian Climate:

This plant is ideal for India’s tropical and subtropical regions. It loves full sunlight, grows best in well-draining soil, and is drought-tolerant once established.

🌸Plant Care Tips:

☀️Sunlight: 

Plant in a sunny location with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. South-facing spots are ideal. Lack of sunlight can lead to poor blooming and leggy growth.

💧Watering: 

Water deeply but infrequently. Let the soil dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. During summer, water when the top 2 inches of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter.

🌱Soil: 

Use well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.0). Mix garden soil with sand or perlite for best results. Avoid clay soils. For pots, use a sandy loam mix with organic compost.

🌾Fertiliser:

Feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser low in nitrogen and high in phosphorus. Organic boosters like fish amino acid, bone meal, and vermicompost help enhance blooming and overall health. After applying fertiliser, water the plant thoroughly.

✂️Pruning: 

Prune after each flowering cycle to promote new growth and encourage more blooms. Regular pruning also helps shape the plant and control its size. Always use sterilised pruning shears.

🪴Support Structure: 

Provide a trellis, fence, or arbor to guide the plant’s climbing habit. Use growbags or pots (18-24 inches) with good drainage if planting in containers.

🐛Pests & Diseases: 

Generally pest-free, but inspect regularly for aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, and spider mites. Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed. Avoid overwatering to prevent fungal root rot.

🌡️Temperature Tolerance: 

Bougainvillea (Fire Opal) thrives in warm climates but can tolerate mild cold. Protect from frost or extreme cold by covering or moving to a sheltered location.

🍂 Mulching: 

Apply a light layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Keep mulch away from the stem to avoid rot.

🔹 Ideal For:

Home gardens
Balconies, terraces, and patios
Fences, arbors, and pergolas
Large pots or grow bags (with good drainage)

🌿 Common Problems & Solutions:

Yellowing Leaves & Wilting:

Usually caused by overwatering. Check if the soil is too wet and ensure the pot has proper drainage.

Spots on Leaves:

May be due to a fungal infection. Prune affected leaves and improve airflow around the plant.

Leaf Drop:

Often happens due to temperature stress or underwatering. Keep care routines consistent and avoid sudden changes in environment.

💫 Benefits of Growing Bougainvillea Fire Opal:

Attracts Pollinators:

Brings butterflies and bees to your garden, helping nearby plants too.

Saves Water:

Very drought-tolerant once settled – ideal for water-saving gardening.

Space-Friendly:

Can be trained to grow in small spaces or hang down beautifully in pots.

Flexible Use:

Grow it as a climber, shrub, hedge, or cascading plant in a hanging basket.

Great for Beginners:

Very easygoing and easy to manage – perfect if you’re new to gardening!

Bring home this vibrant showstopper and turn any dull corner into a colourful, eye-catching space! 

Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.

Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement