Bougainvillea Orange (Paper Flower) Flowering Live Plant

Bring home the Orange Bougainvillea Plant – a stunning Bougainvillea spectabilis variety known for its fiery, paper-like bracts that glow like a tropical sunset! Whether you’re decorating a sunny balcony, terrace, or garden, this low-maintenance, fast-growing beauty transforms your space into a vibrant oasis. Great for beginner gardeners and low-care landscapes, it adds long-lasting colour with... Read Full Description

Bring home the Orange Bougainvillea Plant – a stunning Bougainvillea spectabilis variety known for its fiery, paper-like bracts that glow like a tropical sunset! Whether you’re decorating a sunny balcony, terrace, or garden, this low-maintenance, fast-growing beauty transforms your space into a vibrant oasis. Great for beginner gardeners and low-care landscapes, it adds long-lasting colour with minimal effort.

Plant Type	Air Layered, Bushy Plant
Family	Nyctaginaceae
Common Names	Bougainvillea Orange, Paper Flower
Scientific Name	Bougainvillea spectabilis
Plant Size	Approximately 2 Ft
First Bloom	2 months
Flower Colour	Bright orange bracts surrounding small white flowers
Ideal Temperature	20°C to 38°C
Sunlight Requirement	Full sun (5–6 hours daily)
Fragrance	No
Plant Height	1.5 feet
Flowering Frequency	Throughout The Year
Maintenance Required	Moderate

🌿 Why Choose Bougainvillea Orange

Explosive Colour Display

The brilliant orange bracts add stunning vibrance to gardens, balconies, and open spaces. A true attention-grabber!

Year-Round Blooms in Indian Weather

In tropical and subtropical regions, it can bloom almost throughout the year with minimal effort.

Fast-Growing & Versatile Habit

Grows up to 15–20 feet when unpruned; responds well to trimming and shaping.

Eco-Friendly Garden Addition

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting pollinators and enhancing biodiversity.

✨ Plant Features & Visual Appeal

🍁 Growth Habit

Bougainvillea Orange is an evergreen woody shrub with strong, sprawling stems and light thorns. Exceptionally versatile, it can be shaped into a hedge, trained as a small tree or bonsai, or grown in containers. This hardy performer thrives in tropical, semi-arid, and coastal regions, making it an ideal choice for various Indian climates.

🌸 Flower

The real flowers of the Bougainvillea Orange plant are small, white, and tube-shaped. They grow inside the bright orange bracts, which look like petals but are actually special leaves. These colourful bracts are what make the plant look beautiful, while the tiny white flowers are not very noticeable.

🧡 Bracts

The most striking feature of the Bougainvillea Orange is its vivid bracts—often mistaken for flowers. These colourful, papery structures have a delicate texture similar to tissue paper and create a dazzling visual display. They bloom in multiple cycles throughout the year, especially in warm climates, and last for weeks. While the plant isn’t known for its fragrance, the vibrant colour and unique texture of the bracts make it a true standout in any garden.

🍃 Leaves

The leaves of Bougainvillea Orange are oval-shaped, arranged alternately along the stems, and have a smooth to slightly leathery texture. They are deep green in colour, offering a bold contrast to the orange bracts. This foliage is evergreen in warm Indian climates and helps form a dense cover, ideal for natural privacy screens or lush vertical gardens.

🧩 Ideal Growing Conditions for Bougainvillea Orange

To enjoy the bright, long-lasting bracts of your Bougainvillea Orange, provide it with the right environment. Here’s everything you need to know for healthy growth and vibrant flowering:

☀️ Sunlight

Needs 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming.

Place it in a south- or west-facing area—perfect for balconies, terraces, and gardens.

Insufficient sunlight can cause reduced flowering and leggy growth.

🌡️ Temperature

Grows best in temperatures between 21°C to 38°C.

Can tolerate short drops to 5°C, but avoid frost.

Protect from frost or extreme cold by covering or moving to a sheltered location.

🌱 Soil

Requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot

Avoid heavy clay or water-retentive soils

An ideal soil mix consists of garden soil, sand or perlite, and compost, ensuring proper aeration and drainage.

Prefers slightly acidic pH (5.5 to 6.0). 

💧 Watering

Once established, it is drought-tolerant.

Water deeply only when the topsoil feels dry.

Avoid overwatering, especially in monsoon. Excess water can cause root rot.

In winter, reduce watering frequency to avoid fungal issues.

🪴 Container & Ground Planting

Bougainvillea Orange can be grown both in the ground and in containers.

• For young plants, use a 12-inch pot or grow bag.

• For mature plants, opt for an 18–24 inch pot or grow bag with multiple drainage holes to ensure proper water flow and root health.

🌾 Fertiliser

Feed Bougainvillea Orange with a phosphorus-rich fertiliser once every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to encourage blooming.

Use organic options like:

• Bone Meal – Promotes strong flowering

• Cow Dung – Supports beneficial soil microorganisms

• Vermicompost – Improves overall soil health

Always water the plant after applying fertiliser to prevent root burn and ensure proper absorption.

🍂  Mulching

Apply a 1–2 inch layer of dry leaves, coconut husk, or wood chips around the base.

Helps retain moisture, reduce weed growth, and maintain consistent soil temperature.

Avoid touching the mulch directly to the stem to prevent rot.

✂️ Pruning for Healthy Growth

Prune lightly after every bloom cycle to shape the plant and promote new flowering shoots.

Remove any dead, weak, or crossing branches to improve airflow.

Avoid heavy pruning during winter or flowering peak.

🛡️ Pests, Problems & Solutions

Common Pests:

Aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects can occasionally affect Bougainvillea Orange. Treat infestations with Neem oil or Beauveria bassiana.

Overwatering Issues:

Symptoms like yellowing leaves or root rot indicate overwatering. Ensure the plant has well-draining soil and proper drainage holes.

Leaf Drop:

May occur due to stress or cold temperatures. Keep the plant in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Fungal Leaf Spots:

Remove affected leaves immediately and apply an organic fungicide like Trichoderma to prevent further spread and protect healthy foliage.

Poor Drainage:

Avoid heavy clay soil. Use a sandy, well-draining soil mix to maintain healthy roots.

⚠️ Safety Note

Bougainvillea Orange sap may irritate skin. Ingestion may cause mild discomfort in pets and children – keep out of reach.

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