Bougainvillea Yellow (Paper Flower) Flowering Live Plant

Brighten your home or garden with the stunning Bougainvillea Yellow Plant, also known as the Paper Flower. With its vibrant yellow bracts, drought tolerance, and vigorous growth, this plant is a favourite among Indian gardeners for good reason. Whether you're creating a colourful balcony garden or a flowering wall, this yellow bougainvillea plant is perfect for the job.

Plant Type	Air Layered, Bushy Plant
Family	Nyctaginaceae
Common Names	Bougainvillea Yellow, Paper Flower
Plant Size	Approximately 2 Ft
Botanical Name	Bougainvillea spectabilis
First Bloom	2 months
Flower Colour	Bright yellow bracts with small white flowers
Fragrance	No
Ideal Temperature	20°C to 38°C
Sunlight Requirement	Full sun
Flowering Frequency	Throughout The Year
Lifespan	Perennial
Maintenance Required	Moderate

🌻 Why Choose the Bougainvillea Yellow?

This yellow bougainvillea plant is more than just a pretty face—it's a symbol of resilience, joy, and tropical elegance. Its bright yellow bracts (often mistaken for petals) surround small, white flowers, creating an eye-catching display that thrives in India’s warm climate.

🌼 Top Features:

Bright Yellow Bracts:

The most attractive feature, adding a vivid splash of colour wherever planted.

Versatile Growth:

Can be trained as a shrub, climber, or bonsai. Suitable for pots, grow bags, or garden soil.

Long Blooming Season:

This bougainvillea yellow flower plant blooms almost year-round in tropical regions of India—bringing constant beauty to your space!

🌿 Plant Details:

Flowers:

Tiny, white, tube-shaped flowers nestled inside vibrant yellow papery bracts

Leaves:

Dark green, oval-shaped leaves with a slightly leathery texture

Height:

Can grow up to 15–20 feet if left unpruned

Growth Habit:

Versatile climber that can be trained on trellises, fences, or pruned into a bushy shrub

Fragrance:

Not fragrant – admired for its bold and bright visual appeal

🪴Growing Guide:

Make your Bougainvillea Yellow thrive with these simple care tips!

☀️ Sunlight

Requires at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Place the plant in a south- or west-facing balcony, terrace, or garden where it can receive ample sunlight.

Insufficient light may result in fewer blooms and leggy, weak growth.

🌡️ Temperature

Bougainvillea thrives in warm, tropical climates, making it ideal for most regions in India.

Ideal daytime temperature: 21°C to 38°C

Not frost-tolerant and may get damaged if temperatures drop below 5°C.

💧 Watering

Water deeply but only when the top 2–3 inches of soil are dry.

Overwatering can cause root rot – always ensure proper drainage.

Reduce watering during winter or when plant growth slows.

In summer, increase watering frequency to keep the soil slightly moist.

🪴 Soil Requirements

Needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot.

Use a mix of garden soil, sand or perlite, and compost for best results.

Ideal pH: 5.5–6.0 (slightly acidic)

Avoid heavy clay soil as it retains too much water.

🍽️ Fertilising

Apply fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.

Organic options like fish amino acid (early blooming), bone meal (strong roots & flowers), and vermicompost (soil health & pest resistance) are ideal.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers – it causes more leaves and fewer flowers.

✂️ Pruning Tips

Prune after each flowering cycle to remove faded blooms and encourage new growth.

Cut back weak or leggy branches to shape the plant and boost branching.

Don't prune heavily in late monsoon or just before winter.

🪵 Pot & Container

Minimum pot/grow bag size: 18 to 24 inches wide with drainage holes.

Bougainvillea can grow large, so ample root space is essential.

🌾 Support & Training

Add a support trellis or frame to train the plant if growing as a climber.

Can also be shaped into a small tree, bush, or hedge with regular pruning.

🐛 Pests & Diseases

Watch out for mealybugs, aphids, scale insects, and caterpillars.

Use neem oil spray, insecticidal soap, or beauveria bassiana for organic control.

Avoid overwatering to prevent fungal infections and root rot.

🍁 Mulching

Apply a thin layer of organic mulch (cocopeat or dry leaves) to retain moisture, prevent weeds, and protect roots in heat.

🌼 Uses:

Beautiful ornamental plant for gardens, parks, walls, arches, balconies, and patios

Ideal for Indian homes with space constraints, as it can be container-grown

Adds a tropical vibe and attracts birds & butterflies

Popular as a paper flower due to its vibrant, papery bracts

🌸 Symbolism:

In Indian and Western cultures, yellow flowers symbolise joy, friendship, and positivity—perfect for gifting and celebrating special occasions.

⚠️ Caution:

Mildly toxic if ingested—keep away from pets and children

Thorns & sap may cause skin irritation—handle with care

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