Outdoor, full sun
Bougainvillea
A climbing shrub with papery bracts in white, orange or pink, sold from 30 cm to 1.6 m. It needs full sun, handles the heat and flowers best when kept a little dry.
AED 30each, 30-40 CM / WHITE
Prices include 5% VAT.
Height:
Quantity
- Bougainvillea, 30-40 CM / WHITE × 1
- AED 30
- Total
- AED 30
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- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2 to 3 days in summer for young plants; every 5 to 7 days once established
- Size
- 30–160 cm
- Where
- Outdoor
Why people love it
- Papery bracts blanket the shrub in orange, white or pink from winter on.
- Established plants carry on blooming through 45°C afternoons with little fuss.
- It climbs fences and walls with support.
- Sea air and desert wind barely dent a well-rooted plant.
Worth knowing
- Stems carry hooked thorns, so wear thick gloves when tying in.
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- Heavy bract fall is normal and makes a mess.
- A cold night or a soaking can shower the ground with bracts.
About this plant
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) is a thorny, climbing shrub native to Brazil. Its color comes from papery bracts around small, white true flowers, and it can be grown as a climber on walls and pergolas, a shrub or a hedge. We offer white, orange and pink forms.
It is one of the best flowering plants for Dubai. It loves full sun and heat, tolerates dry air and some salinity, and flowers most heavily when watering is moderate rather than generous. Too much water or fertilizer gives leafy growth with few bracts. It drops some leaves and bracts in cooler winter weather or after moving, then regrows. The stems carry sharp thorns.
It works well on walls, fences, pergolas and gates, as hedges and in large planters on sunny terraces. We offer it from small 30 to 40 cm plants up to 140 to 160 cm climbers.
- Sizes
- 30, 30, 30, 80, 80, 80, 140, 140 and 140 cm
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2 to 3 days in summer for young plants; every 5 to 7 days once established
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea glabra and Bougainvillea spectabilis); the stems carry sharp thorns.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Bougainvillea? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Bougainvillea healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2 to 3 days in summer for young plants; every 5 to 7 days once established. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: free-draining sandy loam; tolerates poor soils. Feeding: low-nitrogen flowering feed every 6 to 8 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: overwatering and overfeeding, which gives lots of leaves and few flowers. Where it works: walls, fences, pergolas, gates, hedges and sunny terrace planters.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea glabra and Bougainvillea spectabilis); the stems carry sharp thorns. Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Bougainvillea FAQs
Why is my bougainvillea not flowering?
Usually too much water, fertilizer or shade. It flowers best in full sun with moderate watering.
Can it climb a wall?
Yes. Tie the stems to wires or a trellis as they grow, as it does not cling by itself.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database, but the stems have sharp thorns. Check with your vet if you have pets.
Which colors are available?
We offer white, orange and pink in several sizes.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.