Saturday, November 14, 2009

Can someone give me alink leading to one of these?

They're called Bougainvilleas if i spelled it right.i'm thinking about buying one.

Can someone give me alink leading to one of these?
http://www.bougainvilleas.com/
Reply:Well, I cant seem to find any good links to it either.





Bogenvilla is an annual in most places except for zones 8-10.





That would be like southern California or Arizona. Here in north Georgia, we treat them like an annual. They are quite remarkable. They are stunning in full bloom. They like lots of sun. Dont let them get totally dry in summer, but they are pretty tough.





Fertilize them every other week with Miracle grow to keep them looking good.





Good luck!
Reply:google's got gobs!!..





http://www.google.com/search?q=Bougainvi...





clik on the IMAGE link, too!.. wowser!!!

miriam

Flowergirl flowers??

Im looking for a type of flower or petal (fresh or dried) that will not just flop onto the aisle, but will catch the wind and spin, twirl, or flutter lightly down to the ground. Any ideas?? I heard bougainvillea dried petals float a bit...are there any others?

Flowergirl flowers??
I have a few ideas...





If the flower girl is old enough (and coordinated enough) why not do a twist on the going away bubbles - instead have her (and guests on the edge of the aisle) blow tiny bubbles down the aisle?





Find some pretty origami paper or even pretty scrapbook paper or whatever (could even be foil on one side) and make lots of origami "helicopters"


http://www.cs.indiana.edu/~jwmills/EDUCA...





I don't know if you could buy real "helicopters" (maple seeds) but if so you might be able to very lightly hit them with metallic spray paint so they glitter to the ground





How about feathers???





Also, I think flower petals will float better if she tosses them up into the air instead of just dropping them.





I'll keep thinking!





EDIT: another idea - confetti - the kind made out of tissue floats - the smaller the piece the better. This website even has a kind that will disintigrate as soon as water hits it, so you won't even have to clean up the beach after!!!


http://www.aerotechnic.com/confetti/
Reply:ooooooooo check with the venue first! If they have carpet, you may need to put a runner down if you hadn't planned to already...some don't even allow flower petals to be thrown, but instead request that your flower girls just hold boquets.





my sister did rose petals, and they STAINED their carpet - she got charged a ton of money for the cleanup...





as far as petals, if it is a go - stop in at your local florist - they can show you samples of different kinds.
Reply:What about Cherry Blossoms or Apple Blossoms?


White Oleander?


Crocus?


Whole Pansies?
Reply:fresh is always better.
Reply:Instead of fresh, or dried we opted for the fake satin rose petals, they look very nice, and they seem to be thin , and flowy. Also, I won't have a big mess afterward. Wal-mart sells them by the box for pretty cheap.


Which color looks best on light-skinned brunettes (see link)?

Out of the following colors (see color swatches in the link) - teal green, autumn orange, or bougainvillea? http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.as...





I want to get some new tops for fall, but I'm not too into the colors they have out this year. I usually stick to light pink and various shades of green (I have hazel eyes). Which of the above choices do you think would look good on someone with light skin and dark brown hair?

Which color looks best on light-skinned brunettes (see link)?
The orange! It is bright and would look great for the fall.
Reply:The Orange one.
Reply:bougainvillea its a pretty color
Reply:The orange one would look best on you.
Reply:i say they would both look cute you just have to rock whatever your wearing!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Personally, I liked the pinkish one. But for fall, orange would go perfectly! You just go with what you feel.
Reply:orange
Reply:teal green
Reply:everything but the black and wine color. they would all look great.


Plant food?

I have just bought a Bougainvillea - the advice on the BBC gardening website is to 'provide a high nitrogen feed when it comes into growth, followed by a high potash feed when the buds appear'. Can you tell me what is a high nitrogen feed and what is a high potash feed please - for example, can you give me any brand names or types of fertiliser that provide these nutrients please?

Plant food?
firstly to explain plant food. on the packets of fertiliser you will find the letters n p k.these indicate n for nitrogen. p for phosphoric acid and k for potisium.the letter k is the greek word for potasium and is used to stop any confusion by using two letter p.


nitrogen promotets the leaf growth.


phosphoric acid promotes strong root growth.


potasium promotes the strenght of the plant and colour plus fruit ropening.


a good sourse of nitrogen is nitro-chalk as a chemical fertiliser or dried blood an organic form.


potasium is usualy found as sulphate of potash.


aply as the intructions on the packets.
Reply:Miracle-Gro makes a great product that contains a high nitrogen content and also the pot ash needed to sustain buds. If you look at the ingredients in plant food you will see the following number system: 25-1-12. The first number is the level of nitrogen and the last is the level of pot ash. So look for thsi set of numbers to determine the product you need. Good Luck
Reply:When you go to your local garden centre/nursery go to the chemical department and pick up a box and it will have an analysis on it NPK.


N = Nitrogen, P = Phosphate %26amp; K = Potash; followed by trace elements.


For Bouganvillea's personally I would use CHEMPAK Clematis Food as this is designed for all types of climbing plants including Bouganvillea's.


If you want to follow the BBC's advice and feed with a specialist feed then use Chempak No. 2 for Growth and Chempak No. 4 for Flowering.


I hope this helps,


Jason
Reply:Stay away from Miracle Gro.





For high nitrogen, get blood meal or fish emulsion. Potash comes in a bag labeled as such. You will find all you need at your local nursery
Reply:Any good compost should have sufficient nitrogen, if not then add some Miracle-gro, or a basic lawn feed, or diluted urine.





For potash - any tomato food or Phostrogen.
Reply:DON'T use Miracle Gro. It's killed most of the seedlings (tomatoes, radish etc) in my garden and killed all my strawberries. They all turned brown and shrivelled after I watered them with the stuff. I even rinsed the stuff off the leaves straight after, but they still died.


Is it time to prune in Sydney,Aus?

Is it the right time of year to give the garden a good prune.I live in Sydney Australia so it is the middle of winter and we have just had an extreme cold spell with frost which is very rare here.





The main plants I have to prune are:


%26gt;Plumbago %26gt;Pelargonium


%26gt;Japanese Spindle Tree


%26gt;Lantana %26gt;Rose vine and Climbing Rose


%26gt;Rose Bush %26gt;Viburnum


%26gt;Bougainvillea %26gt;Leyland Cypress


%26gt;Murraya %26gt;Potato Vine


%26gt;Camelia %26gt;Jasmine

Is it time to prune in Sydney,Aus?
I am from Sydney, and it is time now to cut down your plants, on't be afraid to cut them down, it will not hurt them and they will grow better than before in a couple of months. If you are worried, get hold of Better Homes and Gardens site and ask the question





cheers
Reply:Not much help to you but i remember Don Bourke saying to prune roses in april %26amp; july %26amp; i have a plumbago %26amp; i pruned it a few weeks ago in brisbane %26amp; its looks ok but we are not as cold as sydney %26amp; i'm not sure myself
Reply:It's probably best to prune while the sap is flowing the least. Like now,

irene

Is it okay to prune off-season?

I'm not sure what to do with the jasmine, limes tree etc all are blooming WAY far out on limbs poor things because they never got pruned. I went ahead and puruned the bougainvillea. Tips? Anyone? :-)

Is it okay to prune off-season?
Leave them be until next Fall and then go ahead and prune them. Pruning this time of year can cause harm to the plant.


I have been growing various plants, including fruit trees over the years and also have a friend that has a small farm with several fruit and nut trees and he agrees with me.


15 Rainforest Organisms?

I'm not sure which statement is true based on their characteristics (whether if they are consumers, producers, decomposers, carnoviors, herbivors, etc...)!





15 Organisms:





1. Dawn Bat


2. Wagler's Pit Viper


3. Toco Toucan


4. Slender Loris


5. Douc Langur


6. Silvery Gibbon


7. Scarlet Macaw


8. Incan Hummingbird


9. Bougainvillea


10. Luminous Mushroom


11. Linneaus's Sloth


12. Jaguar


13. Quetzal


14. Marmoset


15. Boa constrictor





Oh! if its a consumer or decomposer, include a list of what it "eats"


if its a producer include how it produces its food (photosynthetic or chemosynthetic).

15 Rainforest Organisms?
1. dawn bat: eats nectar, they are a consumer and a herbivore


2. waglers pit viper: many types of fish, small mice, rodents, and other kinds of meat things; consumer both


3. toco toucan: eats fruits, seeds, berries, insects, eggs, spiders, small snakes, and sometimes other small mammals; consumer both


4. slender loris:consumer; insects, slugs, young leaves, lizards, birds eggs, and other invertebrates both


5. douc langur: consumer: eats what ever a monkey eats,(I'm sry i couldn't find anything on it)both


6. silvery gibbon: consumer; fruits, flowers, leaves, and stems herbivore


7. scarlet macaw: consumer: herbivore: fruits, leaves, seeds, nuts, and berries


8. incan hummingbird: consumer, herbivore; nectar


9. bougainvillea: plant, doesn't eat, produces oxygen, pretty flower, photosynthesis


10. luminous mushroom: decompose, don't know, don't know


11. luminous sloth: consumer, sorry i don't know what that is (if its a sloth then it eats fruits, seeds, and that stuff) herbivore


12. jaguar: consumer; carnivore: wild horses, howler monkeys, injured animals, and sometimes wild pigs


13. quetzal: consumer:herbivore: fruits, seeds, and small lizards, or spiders


14. marmoset: consumer: herbivore: insects, fruits, an sugary nectar


15. boa constrictor: consumer, carnivore: eats mice, young snakes, birds, and small mammals





hope this help, it took me over an hour looking it up for you(good luck and pls take mine i worked hard for this answer)
Reply:yes they are all from the rainforest


What does it need?

My Bougainvillea is several years old. I keep it in the garage every winter. It is fertilized regularly, %26amp; gets plenty of sun. It blooms sparcely.

What does it need?
This is a most commonly asked question and the answer, 9 times out of 10, is that the plant is not getting enough sunlight. Bougainvilleas need AT LEAST 8-10 hours of direct (sunbatheing sun!) sunlight every day. Also, cut back on the water and fertilize and only water when the plant wilts. Also, if you can find some Hibiscus Food fertilizer use that every 2-3 weeks. Remember, some types of bougainvilleas bloom mostly in the fall in response to short days.
Reply:When was the last time you replanted it sometimes the plant is trying to tell you something do you prune-I guess the flowers come from the new growth good luck?


Sedum "Autum Joy" & "Spectabile" what's best way to amend soil what PH is best and what to feed plants

I live approx. 70 miles northeast of Houston in zone 8-9 1. Can that particular sedum thrive here? 2. will it multiply? 3.Can I root cuttings. 4.Is it considered a perennial? 5. Should I deadhead it after flowers wilt in late Autum (I hope).What can I do to make more abundant flowers (besides adding phorphous)? Same questions in regards to the Bougainvillea Elizabeth Angus Plant. Thanks trickyricky

Sedum "Autum Joy" %26amp; "Spectabile" what's best way to amend soil what PH is best and what to feed plants
They should do o.k. ( good to zone 10 ) with water and a bit of shade ... Cutting would root nicely ... I just cut a few , and stick them in a glass of water on the window sill .. they 'll start putting out roots in a week or two , then just pot them up , till they get good sized, and then plant outside.. ( you can overwinter them till spring in the house, if you want .. I'm really not suree about the Bougainvillea ( they are a vine though , so yuo should be able to root cutting... The Sedum is a perennial, and will come back bigger and better every year ... When they get really big,


you can split the clump , and make two or more plants out of it ..


The sedum doesn't really need much in the way of fertilizer ..too much will make it grow " leggy " and floppy ... Just work some good compost into the soil before you plant them ... Or even a bag of cheap potting soil .. that should be all they need ... May be a bit of feed in the spring, just as they start growing... Good Luck !
Reply:Yeap ... The plant grows in sort of a rosette shape , so you can take off a bit of it , with a bit of roots ... Also ...Watch for seedlings the following spring, if you leave the flower head on all winter ... Occasionally , you'll get a seedling from them .... Report It

Reply:hey tricky, gave up on the Ixora did you? smart move. another smart move, sedum. cool plants. ive never worked with autum joy but spectabile is a favorite of mine.





she'll freeze to the ground in colder areas, very drought tolerant but looks it's best with regular watering. same is true with autum joy.





they do very in poor soil and a bit better in regular garden soil. they get all they need to grow from the soil and water so feeding is not advised as they all tend to get leggy very fast when feed.





your other answers...





1. yes, but will die down in winter.


2. yes.


3. no.


4. yes and no. depends where you live.


5. yes, no, no.





the boug fits the same mold... if it gets cold, i'ts the first to die to the ground.


don't deadhead the boug as it has no flowers. the to speak of. it's color comes from papery, petal like bracts. you can feed it, but phorphous is a total waste. no flowers, remember. you want more color bracts, plain old cheep high nitrogen food will do.





you are trickyricky.... you got in seven questions for the price of one.





you have to consider info from that copied from a book and that that comes from personal experence.
Reply:oh crap. garden doc got here first. he always has the best answer. he's right as usual.

Wisdom Teeth

I am getting married to a lapsed Muslim man with a very strict Mother!?

The problem is I want to wear a pale pink gown with bougainvillea flowers in my head-dress and she says they are "flowers of the gutter". She also says I have to convert. I don't really mind converting...but she is just so strict and rude. I think she will be an awful mother-in-law, but I do love my husband-to-be and I want everything to work out. Any ideas?

I am getting married to a lapsed Muslim man with a very strict Mother!?
It is your wedding and your life with your Husband she should feel honoured to be involved in your plans and if she wants to make vile comments then let them go over your head because they will only wound her in the end.


Wear what the hell you like, I think your choice is beautiful and aren't all flowers the work of God/Allah? As far as I am aware bougainvillea existed long before gutters. She just sounds like a bitter old troll who should be paid no heed until she learns that respect is a two way street.
Reply:The old saying goes that "You are not marrying just him. You are marrying into his family".





You know how they are before you get married, so you need to think long and hard about your future ahead with his family. Whether you decide to marry him or not is only your choice and business to make.





However, you knew ahead of time there is trouble even before you two got married.





I honestly think you should be an adult and tell her you appreciate her honesty, but you are making the choices for yourself. If you want to wear a head dress and pink gown and stay with your religion, then that is how it goes.





Because she says "you have to" doesn't mean you have to. Just means she strongly wants you to, but you are your own women to decide what you want, no what someone else wants.





Just know that what you do, seems it won't please her all the time. So, have to limit the pleasement if you want to be a part of his family and the pleasement of yourself to stay true to yourself.





She might be strict and rude as that is her up bringing, her culture.





Even if you love him dearly, this is his family and this is something you have to accept or walk away from.





Only you can decide.





Have a talk with your husband to be on his status and see where his support is.
Reply:Nobody can give you advice you know in your own mind what is best for you and what you have to do. Have conviction in your own beliefs and be strong you have the rest of your life before you.





Good luck.
Reply:tell her to ***** off and gauge his reaction.....if he sticks up for her run a mile.
Reply:run like the wind, your marrying the whole family and blood is thicker than water
Reply:Do you realise what you're letting yourself in for? When you marry someone you don't just marry them, you marry their family and culture aswell. Are these the people you want in your life forever? I've always been under the impression that people of the Muslim faith are very strict and immovable in their beliefs so you have to consider the possibility that whatever you do, there will always be a huge gulf between you culturally which may well never close. If you are prepared to accept that fact then you could compromise and have a dual-cultured ceremony where half is traditional and the other half is Muslim. That way, both cultures are celebrated and (hopefully) everyone is happy! Sounds weird I know but I've seen it done before.
Reply:Who r u marrying here? Him or his mother? U wear what u want at yr wedding, this is yr day, not hers. Do not let her bully, control and dominate u. Doesn't your fiance say anything to her? Maybe that should tell u something about him and his family. Think carefully.
Reply:How will everything work out when you have to change to keep her happy....your happiness first I say so do what you think is right. If he is lapsed why not elope to Gretna Green and be done with it.
Reply:I wouldn't convert for any reason, unless I actually believed in that religion. That is a major change, and you shouldn't do it just to appease your future mother in law.





Your fiance needs to be a man and tell his mother what's up. She can have her say in certain things ("Do you like this wedding cake? Do you like these centerpieces? Etc.), but she should not make the decisions for you. Your husband-to-be definitely needs to sit her down and talk to her, explaining that you have different beliefs than she does, seeing as how you grew up in different cultures and with different beliefs.





Good luck with her (and the wedding, of course)!
Reply:hire a serial killer and kill her. god she needs someone to sort her facts right. whenever shes rude to you be rude back. and seem like u dnt care if she got offended or not. maybe she will change. and also converting, u dnt have to if u dnt want to
Reply:I got married to a Muslim man and converted - it smoothed the wheels enormously (I'm not religious in any way, I just opened my mouth and said the words, but it seemed to keep his family happy). However, my mother in law is a wonderful woman (she's white, her hubby is Asian), so I don't have the issues that you have. However, once you convert, her feelings may change towards you - you'll be demonstrating a commitment not only to her son, but also to their religion, which they hold very important.





Smile and agree with what she says, and just do what you want. "Oh, that's an interesting idea, I'll bear it in mind," is a good phrase to use, before doing exactly as you want. Don't forget that you're marrying him, not his mother, you'll be living in your own home (I hope!) and eventually you'll have children (if that's part of the plan), so she'll come around, if she wants to see her grandkids!





Wear the pale pink, adorn yourself with flowers and enjoy your day - I'm sure you'll look stunning - and just ignore her! Congratulations!
Reply:sorry to say this, but if i were you i'd get out while i can...sounds like she is a controlling witch and you will have to put up with her more and more and more in the future...and as your children's grandmother...do you really love him THAT much??
Reply:tell her to shut up the ******* ..... *****,ok
Reply:In my opinion you are heading for some very unpleasant sessions and situations. It is best to get out now but if you are determined to go ahead now is the time to assert your authority and find out how you future husband is going to react. . It is your marriage do what you want at the wedding and in the marriage. Be strong.
Reply:be careful it wont be easy but if u love him that much i will get though anything. trust me!!!!


goodluck and hope it all go's well for u.
Reply:Yeah, starting with DON'T CONVERT! It's not about the religion..it's about the fact that she is forcing you to do stuff right now and you're not even married yet. Remember, you are an independent adult woman, and that means that you make decisions for yourself. Nobody makes them for you. If you let her tell you what to do then that will set the tone for the rest of your marriage, and that would definitely be a terrible way to try to love somebody. If you truly want to convert anyways then do so of your own accord, not hers. If you want to wear a certain dress for your wedding then do so. It is not her wedding. It is your wedding!





You really have to lay down the law if you want her to respect you as a person, otherwise she'll walk all over you. I don't know what your husbands stance is on everything but if he loves you then he will respect your decisions even if they conflict with his mothers wishes.





I think what you are experiencing right now is a culture shock. Maybe now would be a good time to do some research on arabic culture so you can see what sort of place in the family they would have for you. It's better to learn things now than later when it is too late.





Good luck to you.
Reply:I hope you realise that if this marriage fails, your children could be taken out the country to one where women have no rights, including custody,and you will have to hire someone to kidnap them at great risk for you to get them back. Please think very carefully. This woman will make your life hell in every aspect of your life, including how you raise your children. You do not have to convert.
Reply:Well the answer is very simple.


Once you convert yourself to Islam, I'm sure you will find a change in the attitude of your mother - in - law.


Presently you may say that she's a bit too suspicious about your conversion.


About the Bougainvillea flowers I believe that you have to wear it only on the wedding day. Otherwise there shouldn't be a problem. She's not gonna ask you to put them everyday. It's just a matter of a few hours.


All the best for your future
Reply:a former Muslim woman who has now converted to being a Jew for my own personal reasons...get ready to be controlled by your new husband! That is what they do when you marry them because they see you as ownership, not a loving wife.


What kind of thorny plant / shrub is best under a shaded window for security purposes? Zone 8!?

I am in Zone 8 (San Antonio, TX). I am researching plants that I can use to act as security / burglar deterrents and can be grown under the windows of my house. On the driveway side I have windows fairly high off the ground but there is very little sun. I prefer something that is drought tolerant but most importantly I want something THORNY that will grow in the shade. Pretty would be nice but painful is most important!





Yes, I have a home security system but I have some REALLY BAD neighbors and if they're strung out on who knows what I want an extra deterrent. I'm thinking Bougainvillea on the fence and roses along other borders but for the shady areas I'm lost. I'm a "beginner" gardener. I've looked at Barberry, Flying Dragon, and pyracantha as options but I don't know how well they'll do without much sun. Are there rose varieties that would do well in the shade? Thanks!

What kind of thorny plant / shrub is best under a shaded window for security purposes? Zone 8!?
A yucca plant will grow in zone 8 as I'm in a zone 8 too. I hate them as they have so many thorny spines. One does not walk through that plant or bump into it without having a cut.
Reply:Hawthorne. Nice spikes about 3inches long. Grows 5 feet high or more. Would not prickly pear cactus be appropriate in San Antonio? It may be bright enough even without direct sun. Always choose native. You won't regret it. You may have luck with rugosa roses but not the hybrids. They need lots of sun and care. If they are as bad as you have indicated, they will probably cut down. anything you put there.
Reply:I have used berry shrubs to keep pets away from an area of the garden that isn't fenced. The thorns hurt and dig in so they work well.





You could also easily incorporate barbed wire into any shade loving shrub as long as the leaves cover it. Definitely digs in, would not be expected and is quite painful and difficult to unravel if someone stumbles into it.
Reply:How about the barberry. They come in different varieties. We have both, a burgundy leaf with lots of thorns and we have a golden color leaf with lots of thorns. They both flower with tiny white blossoms. Both are growing in part sun and shade. It's considered a medium height bush. Worth trying, we really enjoy ours. After flowering, you can cut them back to the size you prefer each year.
Reply:Bourganvilla grows in shade. I have one heading for the tree tops in almost total shade.
Reply:how about a hardy citrus. they have massive thorns. thornys 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick! they are scary and anything that has blood wont evn think of going near it. will make fruits, but they are very sour and no animal will eat it either.








also neddle palms are nice plants that are thorny. atound the trunk their are big thorns. also great for a tropical look since it is very very cold hardy


Tropical plants and Koi fish compatibility?

are Bougainvillea flowers poisonous or even not recommended for Koi fish to eat?

Tropical plants and Koi fish compatibility?
They shouldn't be fed them as a staple of their diet, but they will not kill them. If you want some veggies for your Koi, consider lettuce or any fast-growing aquatic plants (like Water Sprite, Duckweed, etc.).





EDIT: LOL. Yeah... that's what was so frustrating about going back and forth with the single offended user trying to explain that I was not a nazi... Some people... ;^] But yes, Bougainvillea will be fine.


Answer this bio q?

In an experiment on photosynthesis, a student fixed a strip of black paper on the


dorsal surface of a Bougainvillea leaf in the morning. In the evening she tested


the leaf for starch. The result was


(a) the dorsal surface of the leaf was white but the ventral surface turned blue.


(b) both the surfaces of the covered portion remained white.


(c) the entire leaf turned blue black.


(d) the entire leaf remained white.

Answer this bio q?
Your teacher has given 'C' as the correct answer.





Let us see how is it correct.





When you test a leaf for starch formed in photosynthesis; it is mandatory to ' DESTARCH' that leaf first.( It is better and easier to destarch the entire plant.)





For this the plant concerned is kept in a photographic dark room for a few days.





At the same time it must not turn yellow due to lack of light. One has to be careful as to how many days you can put it in the dark.





Select a small potted plant as it usually has less starch reserve and becomes destarched earlier with out etiolation of the green pigment , the chlorophyll.








Every day a leaf is tested for starch . When it is tested negative for starch then it is ready for the test that was performed by that student in your question.








It seems that he did not do destarching and the teacher knew it . The entire leaf will turn blue as entire leaf has starch in it.





Now for dorsal and ventral surface of a LEAF.





The surface that receives the sun light directly is the UPPER or DORSAL surface .





The opposite is the ventral or lower surface.





For example one says that stomata are less on the dorsal but more on the ventral or lower surface.





http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/pss1321/images/3...





http://fig.cox.miami.edu/Faculty/Dana/le...





http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/pss1321/Web%20to...
Reply:a
Reply:answer is (a)





The region covered with black paper will not give test for starch as black paper prevents sunlight from entering that region of leaf.hence prevents photosynthesis.





Dosal surface means backside of leaf ie surface which is not brightly colored.
Reply:Your teacher has given 'C' as the correct answer.





Let us see how is it correct.





When you test a leaf for starch formed in photosynthesis; it is mandatory to ' DESTARCH' that leaf first.( It is better and easier to destarch the entire plant.)





For this the plant concerned is kept in a photographic dark room for a few days.





At the same time it must not turn yellow due to lack of light. One has to be careful as to how many days you can put it in the dark.





Select a small potted plant as it usually has less starch reserve and becomes destarched earlier with out etiolation of the green pigment , the chlorophyll.








Every day a leaf is tested for starch . When it is tested negative for starch then it is ready for the test that was performed by that student in your question.








It seems that he did not do destarching and the teacher knew it . The entire leaf will turn blue as entire leaf has starch in it.





Now for dorsal and ventral surface of a LEAF.





The surface that receives the sun light directly is the UPPER or DORSAL surface .





The opposite is the ventral or lower surface.





For example one says that stomata are less on the dorsal but more on the ventral or lower surface.





http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/pss1321/images/3...





http://fig.cox.miami.edu/faculty/dana/le...





http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/pss1321/web%20to...

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Looking for song titles that mention flowers?

Como La Flor - Selena


The Rose - Bette Midler


The Flower of Carnage - Meiko Kaji


Dandelion - The Rolling Stones


Bouncing Bougainvillea - Keiko Matsui

Looking for song titles that mention flowers?
Poison - Every Rose Has its Thorn


Sting - Desert Rose


Bon Jovi - Bed of Roses


Seal - Kiss from a Rose


Kylie Minogue - Where the Wild Roses Grow


Dolly Parton - Yellow Roses


Tori Amos - Blood Roses


Kathy Mattea - Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses


Prince - The Daisy Chain


Garth Brooks - Pushing Up Daisies


Terri Walker - Whoopsie Daisy


Tom Jones - Field of Yellow Daisies


Rolling Stones - Dead Flowers


Ace of Base - Life is a Flower


Mazzy Star - Flowers in December


Neil Diamond - You Don't Bring Me Flowers


Peter, Paul %26amp; Mary - Where Have All the Flowers Gone


Bing Crosby - Love in Bloom
Reply:Roses - sung by outKast
Reply:Automatic Flowers - Our Lady Peace
Reply:Flowers on the Wall - originally done by the Statler Brothers, covered by Eric Heatherly.





Where Have All the Flowers Gone? - song from the 60s
Reply:lily of the valley


the flower duet


wildwood flower


Flower drum song
Reply:Flowers on the wall... it was a country song about 8 years ago... and it said something about Captain Kangaroo
Reply:the rose conway twitty-a room full of roses merle haggard-
Reply:Flowers in the Window- Travis
Reply:"You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore"
Reply:i'll bring you flowers in the pouring rain.. living without you is driving me insane..
Reply:Never Promised you a rose garden- Lynn Anderson


Paper Roses- Marie Osmand


The Rose- Bette Midler


The Days of Wine and Roses- Henry Mancenni


Buttercup- The Spinners


Counting Flowers on the Wall- The Standler Brothers


You Don't send me flowers- Barbara Striend/ Neil Diamond (duet)








There are a few odd ones for you! These are orginals, not remakes or covers.
Reply:Life is Flowers - Too Much Joy





(one of my favorites songs)
Reply:sugar magnolia-grateful dead


ramblin rose-grateful dead
Reply:Wildwood Flower - the Carters (sung by Reese Witherspoon in Walk the Line)


Daisy - Switchfoot


Like a Flower - Madonna


Power Flower - Stevie Wonder


Desert Rose - Sting


Climbers and creepers?

is bougainvillea a climber?

Climbers and creepers?
climber

imax theater

Questions of BHU MBBS 2008......?

Please answer the following questions i m not sure of...


Give reason where possible....


1.Which organelle helps in detoxification of drugs-


a) ER b)Golgibody c)Lysosome d)None of these





2.When a red coloured glass is heated it becomes shiny and color becomes-


a)Red b)Orange c)Green d)Yellow





3.Which of these can be stored in water- a)White P b) Fe c)Zn d)Cu





4.ka1,ka2,ka3 are the equilibrium consts of successive dissociation of H3PO4. Arrange them in descending order.





5.What makes the flower of Bougainvillea beautiful?


a)Bracts b)Corolla c)Calyx d)Carpels.





Thanks in advance.

Questions of BHU MBBS 2008......?
1. ER


2. the option was voilet and not yellow. i think voilet was the answer (not sure)


3. White phosphorous


4. Ka1%26lt;Ka2%26lt;Ka3 (asked in some previous years and the buks say this is the answer, but i still have some doubts abt it)


5. Bracts





so how was the paper?


i felt physics and zoology was really easy


wat do u think will the cut off for top 2000 be?]


last year it was some 60%


I need some info on new plantings for my home in Fort Meyers, Fl.?

How about any info on plants called "Bougainvillea"?

I need some info on new plantings for my home in Fort Meyers, Fl.?
Hi,


I found this site for you: http://www.floridagardener.com/pom/bouga...





Hope this helps,


Dave





Plus go here, too.


They are great for answers and info.


http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/


How much can I expect to spend?

To have my 1600 sq ft backyard landscaped (no changes, just revival and maintenance necessary) in NE Phoenix? It's a small yard, part gravel, part grass, w/the perimeter raised and mulched - a yellow bell flower tree, bougainvillea, a couple of rose bushes, an oleander bush/tree, some sort of spreading fern, desert sage, lantana, two small palm trees, a (dead) bird of paradise bush, and some sort of purple flower bush. It's been neglected, but still has great potential.

How much can I expect to spend?
i tend to estmate $ 1.25 per foot to include pruning, grass cutting ,buying new plants ,trash hauling,and some top soil ,new mulch etc.if you go to cheap it will reflect on your garden, and maybe hire ing some one to help you


sounds nice ....
Reply:would like to see the garden sometime...... Report It

Reply:here in new england you would be looking at about $2.50 a square foot and would take a couple of days
Reply:I don't think you need to go a professsional route if you know something about gardening......I live in texas and hire a man for not much as I ask him to do what needs to be done....
Reply:Get some literature /software/pocket guide to familiarize yourself with the project and also can a quote for the products you are going to need in your project ...please visit http://www.ehousepad.com
Reply:About 500.000


1) in which city was the concorde aircraft developed?

2)who won nobel prize for peace in 1999?


3)who is known as the newton of france?


4)the opulent Chateau de Versailles was built by whom?


5)what are expressways in frace called?


6)which french physicist was the first to measure the speed of light on earth in 1849?


7)who developed "rotary dial telephone" in 1923?


8)who invented "the unglazed porcelain filter?"


9)after which french navigator is the plant "bougainvillea" named? 10)name the french chemist who isolated morphine, and discovered iodine in 1832?


11)in which year was the guillotine introduced in france?


12)the norman conquest of england is shown on which tapestry?


13)what is the name given to the thin and long stick shaped beard ,very popular in france?


14)which games names is derived from the french for "little wheel?"


15)name the french cartoonist who is the inventor of animated cartoon films?


16)what is "bistro?"


17)what sport is Zinedine Zidane associated with?


18)who wrote "phantom of opera" in 1911?

1) in which city was the concorde aircraft developed?
1) go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde#De...





2) 1999 Médecins Sans Frontières, Brussels. "in recognition of the organization's pioneering humanitarian work on several continents" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_peace...





3) No idea





4) Louis XIV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chateau_de_...





5) No idea





6) Hippolyte Fizeau http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_li...





7) No clue





8) no clue





9) Louis Antoine de Bougainville http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bougainvill...





10) Barnard Courtois (I think) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine





11) 20 March 1792 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillotine





12) No clue





13) no idea





14) no clue





15) Don't know





16) "A bistro is a familiar name for a café serving moderately priced simple meals in an unpretentious setting, especially in Paris. They often specialize in classic dishes such as steak au poivre, onion soup, and coq au vin. A restaurant in Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire called 'The Bistro' creating wonderfull food." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bistro





17) Soccer





18) Gaston Leroux http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_of_...
Reply:One question at a time please - each one costs five points.
Reply:19)When did America go Iraq?

ben

Websites with pictures of Bougainvilleas ???

I wanted to see different pictures to see how I should trim mine.

Websites with pictures of Bougainvilleas ???
Here is a great website that even has a tutorial on pruning and several pictures showing where to prune or pinch. http://www.askmar.com/Bougainvilleas/Bou...
Reply:http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...


What are the best conditions for bougainvilleas inside for winter?

which compost is the best and are they worth the hassle of trying to keep them through the winter?

What are the best conditions for bougainvilleas inside for winter?
Take them into a conservatory or very light room, water sparingly and try not to overheat. These are Medieterranean plants that live outside in winter so are exposed to rain, cool weather but not frosts, and also lots of sunshine. They are not difficult to keep and are extremely tolerant of being treated badly, but central heating and poor light will kill them. If you have a greenhouse that is frost free they should be OK in there. Good luck next year, plant them out when the last of the frosts are finished.
Reply:Are you in the UK?





if so, my friend has 2 bougainvilleas in Winsdor. She Takes them inside, with light minimum water and usual potting compost mix providing good drainage.





Avoid central heating, warm air heating etc.
Reply:Just keep them in a frost free green house or conservatory over winter. Prune them back to about half their stem length, two thirds if very large. Keep their soil on the dry side until new growth starts showing in the spring.


How do you prune bougainvilleas?

I have 3 potted bougainvilleas and I'm not sure if you're supposed to cut them all the way back or what... or if it even matters. I think they come back either way but just wondering if something is better than something else.

How do you prune bougainvilleas?
Best thing to do with these bouganvillaes is cut them right back for new growth and more blooms. They are a hardy plant.


Remember after cutting them right back, a good mulch and fertilizer is key.
Reply:if you want to contain them you can cut them back just about any way you want to. they do grow back easily.


Bougainvilleas?

I have a hard time getting my Bougainvilleas to bloom, I fertilize them and still nothing, I have one that has pleanty of leaves but no flowers and some that are struggeling. Could I be watering them to much? A few leaves have spots and are a little yellow

Bougainvilleas?
Bougainvilleas only grow flowers on new growth. (stems that are new) If you want them to bloom you need to prune them so new branches will grow and then flowers will appear shortly after. For the yellow leaves make sure your fertilizer is acidic drench the ground around it then water again about every 5 days.
Reply:Bougainvilleas like dry soil so maybe water less. Where do you live? They are tropical plants and will not grow too well outdoors too far into the temperate zones.
Reply:You already told your problem, too much water they need to be starved of water the earth has to be bone dry around them, and not too much fertilizers. In India they are planted in traffic islands and only gey water when it rains and bloom most of the year long I have 7 different colors in giant pots in front of my boundary wall and never water them and they are almost always in full bloom. Also once a year in spring cut them back severely, that also helps them to bloom.
Reply:I grew them for years (in pots) and the answer from "KISS' is pretty much


right on. Once they are established, given the right environment, the less


you do for them, the better they do. Not all plants need to be babied - these


are one of those.

kick scooter

Bougainvilleas?

If I want my bouggies to grow taller, is it best to prune underneath? If so, when is it best to prune them? After watering, before, during? And by slightly starving them to get them to bloom, does that mean starving them from plant food or water or both? right now my main goal is for them to grow taller faster along the trellis.

Bougainvilleas?
Bougainvillea takes well to pruning throughout most of the year. Because bougainvillea generally blooms on new growth, each branch, after flowering, should be cut back to a point somewhat shorter than the desired length.





Watering depends on the size of the plant and the spot it is placed in. During the spring-fall months, you may need to water every day. Bougainvillea do not like to be water logged, moist to slightly dry soil is best. In the winter months keep the soil almost dry.





Bougainvillea will bloom throughout the year, most heavily in the winter and spring months. The colorful, papery “blooms” are not flowers; they are bracts, which will appear on the ends of new growth. The true flower is white and trumpet shaped, concealed within the bracts.





My recommendation is to feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer to speed up the growth %26amp; prune as you see fit to produce a bushier and healthier bush. They bloom better for me when water stressed. Once mine get to the height I want them, then I feed with Super Bloom, which has a high middle number - it is 12-55-6. I do that monthly during the spring and summer months.





Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Reply:Bouggies in fact do need starved of water to bear more paper shell petals.....too much water wont hurt them, but the petals will fall off..petal drop.... as far as training them , yes trim underneath as you need.....and the stems will grow like climbing roses up top..and you can direct thier path by hand..I lived in the Florida keys for years and we had 6 of them ..one was so old it was over 20 feet tall....they train well though...


Bougainvillea are rapid growing and flower all year in warm climates, especially when pinched or pruned. They grow best in moist fertile soil. Bloom cycles are typically four to six weeks. Bougainvillea grow best in very bright full sun and with frequent fertilization, but the plant requires little water to flower. As indoor houseplants in temperate regions, they can be kept small by bonsai techniques. If overwatered, Bougainvillea will not flower and may lose leaves or wilt, or even die from root decay
Reply:If you want more blooms you need to give them a bloom starter fertilizer, you can find that in your local home and garden stores. Don't starve your plant, it needs food to bloom and water to live. This is a tropical plant so, it needs the same conditions as the tropics, humidity, good rich well draining soil and sun. If you prune the plant you will make it fuller, and give the root system a growth spurt. Your bouggies will grow by feeding and watering it, not the opposite. If you have any dead canes, prune them out, other wise pruning won't help it to grow taller only fuller, use the fertilizer I suggested and water with it every time you irrigate, remember water to the root system, water long and slow, not fast and hard, but the roots must get enough water to grow. Good Luck and be patient, summer is only 2 1/2 weeks old.
Reply:Pruning will make them fuller . Just do it once or twice. They will fill out if you don't . It will just be sooner if you do . You shouldn't have to "starve" them , to bloom . Just don't over-fertilize. Especially don't short them on water. Stressed plants attract pests , %26amp; bougainvilleas especially .


Why are my bougainvilleas losing their leaves?

I have a few bougainvillea's, planted at different times in different locations, and they are all losing their leaves. Why is this?


I live in S. Florida where it is pretty hot, but bougainvillea's like the heat. It has been raining a lot lately and I know they do not like a lot of water, but i wouldn't think that would make them lose their leaves. I also know that if you put them in shock, they will usually bloom.


Why are they losing their leaves and how can I make them regain them and also bloom?

Why are my bougainvilleas losing their leaves?
I don't know about bougainvilleas specifically. However, all plants have a natural cycle. Could it, perhaps, be because it is approaching the end of summer?


Why are my bougainvilleas losing their leaves?

I have a few bougainvillea's, planted at different times in different locations, and they are all losing their leaves. Why is this?


I live in S. Florida where it is pretty hot, but bougainvillea's like the heat. It has been raining a lot lately and I know they do not like a lot of water, but i wouldn't think that would make them lose their leaves. I also know that if you put them in shock, they will usually bloom.


Why are they losing their leaves and how can I make them regain them and also bloom?

Why are my bougainvilleas losing their leaves?
In zone 9 where I live our bougainvilleas always lose their leaves during our rainy season which runs from November until March. I wouldn't worry too much unless their roots are really getting flooded then I would provide better drainage. They don't like their roots sitting in water. We usually prune ours after the leaves drop, give them a taste of fertilizer and they come right back blooming prolifically.
Reply:Your Bougainvilleas are getting TOO much water!!! They are drowning!!! Dig a drain AWAY from your plants.





Good Luck!!


Friday, November 13, 2009

What do South Africans think of Bougainvilleas (the tree)....?

I planted one in my garden a while back, I had always found them to be a rather attractive tree and opted for one primarily for its relative ease of maintenance and rapid growth.


Now that the tree is "fully" grown, I find myself wondering if it is in fact a tree or in reality, a weed, it spreads like wild fire and I find myself having to prune at least once a month, not to mention the mess it creates through dead leaves and flowers, so much for low maintenance, reminds me of when we were students and we opted for the average girls who in our minds would be less work than the pretty ones but ended up being premadonnas.


What are your impressions of the Bougainvillea and do you have any planted in your garden?

What do South Africans think of Bougainvilleas (the tree)....?
Yes I have 5 the nice thorns work as a burglar deterrent, but I am speaking under correction I think the purple one has been declared an invader species especially in Natal or going to be. It can become monsterous if you do not keep on trimming it regularly.
Reply:Oh dear, havent seen those in quite a while (maybe I'm ignorant), but I loved them when I was a little girl (and no I did not eat them) and still do. Well since we have people who come by once a month to do our garden, I wouldnt mind having them because I wouldnt have to do the dirty job,lol! Just adore the pretty pinkish purple... :o) actually, I love pretty stuff. Yes they seem a lot of work, but I think to a degree they are worth it. Plus you could always pop some on your wifes tray when you make her breakfast in the morning... (hint, nudge, nudge)





Why dont you get a gardener to come in once a month?





and whats this about pretty and average girls? lol! We average girls arent premadonnas you know. We have more substance than the pretty girls who are aware of their beauty...lol! (nothing personal to all beauties out there)
Reply:They are quite beautiful. We have in our garden, what the guy at the nursery call, a dwarf Bougainvillea. The flowers are a little smaller and it doesn't grow as wildly as the normal one. It requires a trim every 6 months or so, but no major maintenance.
Reply:I had the same problem , i got mine chopped off a few months ago cos my daughter picks the flowers that fall and munches them...they look lekker but are very messy...
Reply:Bull, thank you, I have had the pleasure of killing off about 10 Bougainvilleas or more specifically my Boerboel loves the taste of those purple and pink flowers - I just cant get them to survive - so now I dont feel so bad..... THANKS
Reply:hah, the bougainvillea is not an indigenous plant and should be removed. Nice to look at I admit, but these alien species cause havoc, especially in the fynbos. Like some other non-native species I could mention!!!!! LOL!!! I am joking okay!
Reply:They are beautiful when in full bloom and I must admit that they do make a difference in a garden. Have you seen them at Hartebeespoort Dam and along the road to Sun City from Hartebees? They are stunning. I will not plant one in my garden because of the way they grow. The roots is always going for the drain pipes and you have to unblock them frequently. Nice to look at but rather in your garden than mine Bull. Good luck with them.
Reply:is there a hidden meaning in your question?
Reply:I love them, but would you call it a tree or a climber, I have several in my garden, and I have noticed that the white variety are not as hardy as the pink variety, I have done everything to get mine to grow, but they are taking there time...I do not know what the problem is, but I am disappointed, as I thought they were hardy, mine seem to be extremely sensitive...
Reply:I love bougainvilleas, and yes they do make a mess and need pruning. Where must I get material for my compost, if not from this flourishing climber?





On the other hand, I have, due to the frosty cold winters here in Germany, had to restrict my bougainvillea to growing in a pot, and that already reduces the growth rate. For me it is worth it, because the lovely vivid purple flowers keep long into the winter, in fact, mine only dropped its flowers in January to go into its winter dormancy. And is now starting to "wake up" again, so I will be having a long flowering period to enjoy.





The mistake many seem to make, is to provide too little space for this plant. I regard it as a creeper, but Mine is trained as a shrub, so it could very well be seen as a tree. The stem is strong enough to support it when mature.


A 2 x 4 metre pergola is the absolute minimum for this plant. And it is a hungry plant, as Blue Bull says, plant well away from drains etc.





*Edit* I did not find the bougainvillea on the invader list, but have a look anyway, it is an interesting site:





http://www.gardeningeden.co.za/plants-in...

omar

Why are my bougainvilleas losing their leaves?

I have a few bougainvillea's, planted at different times in different locations, and they are all losing their leaves. Why is this?


I live in S. Florida where it is pretty hot, but bougainvillea's like the heat. It has been raining a lot lately and I know they do not like a lot of water, but i wouldn't think that would make them lose their leaves. I also know that if you put them in shock, they will usually bloom.


Why are they losing their leaves and how can I make them regain them and also bloom?

Why are my bougainvilleas losing their leaves?
Over watering can cause the problem. It will not bloom too when it is very wet.





Mine behave similarly, but recover one the wetness decreases.
Reply:It could be a couple of things. Outdoors, bougainvilleas should be in full sun (no shade) and in a well-drained soil with a pH of just over 6.0. They should be fertilized lightly with a general-purpose fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring and midsummer. Although their thorns are hooked for attachment when climbing, it is best to tie them down for security. Prune suckers from the plant’s base to encourage top growth. Severe pruning should be done after summer flowering (i.e., in late fall or very early spring). Stem cuttings from current year’s growth can be propagated (rooted) in a sand/peat mix during summer. Dead wood should be removed as it appears. In general, bougainvilleas will flower sooner and more profusely if exposed to high light intensities, moderate temperatures and longer nights. These conditions are common in very early spring. Bougainvilleas will eventually flower under the shorter nights of summer but will produce more leaves before they initiate flowers.


They may also be affected by fungal and bacterial leaf spot diseases wich can cause the plant to basically molt. Its hard to say exactlly what it is without inspecting the plants in question but hopefully some of this info willbe helpful to you =)


Tell me how to encourage growth from the bottom of the stem of an indoor grown bougainvillea?

I think you are asking how to get green growth from the lower part of a stem that is bare (or nearly so) at the bottom. If so, your plant is displaying "apical dominance" which is a common feature of plants: the leaf buds at the top of the plant grow and keep the leaf buds lower on the stem, called "lateral buds," from sprouting. Check to see if you have live (not dried up) lateral buds on the lower part of the stem where you want growth. If so, you can stimulate them to grow by trimming off the top buds. These top buds contain hormones which keep the lower lateral buds dormant. Once the top buds are gone, lateral buds will develop.

Tell me how to encourage growth from the bottom of the stem of an indoor grown bougainvillea?
I'm not sure from your question if you are trying to root it from a cutting, but if you are, you can buy something called "rooting hormone" at the garden centre.
Reply:Trim the top branches. I'm not sure where you live, but it should be done when the weather is still cold. Of course if it is an indoor plant it shouldn't make a difference. Add root stimulator to your water and a good flower fertilizer like "Miracle Grow for Roses and Flowering Plants". This works wonders on my Hibiscus and other flowering shrubs. Depending on the type of bougainvillea, you could try to graft to the stem, but that is a tough and time consuming chore.





Good Luck!


Does anyone know hou to put 2 kind of bougainvillea together?(2color)?

I do not know if you can create a bicolor, but there are bicolor Bougainvillea plants available.





Coconut Ice is one. Color varies between white and lavender-pink mixed together on the same plant often on the same branch.





Try this web site for a list of bicolor types. http://members.tripod.com/~Hatch_L/boug5...





Good Luck.

Does anyone know hou to put 2 kind of bougainvillea together?(2color)?
Are you talking about grafting, or breeding, or just planting them next to each other?


Well, no matter, call the County Extension Office in your area and talk to a Master Gardener. They should be able to help.


If not, look on the web for information bougainvilleas and nurseries selling them.


What is the most effective way to start bougainvillea from cuttings?

Get a root stimulation powder for a local nursery


cut stem put just a dab of powder on it just a dab wait for roots plant in quality soil not manure.

games hardware

Does any one know how to eradicate a bougainvillea bush?

We are in the sub tropical area of SW Florida and a number of years ago a house plant was planted in the front yard and now it has become invasive. We have tried almost every thing including pruning, mowing, motor oil, and nothing will kill it. It has extreamly large thorns on it so handling it closely is not an option. We have not tried to dig it up yet (we know the root system is established as a truck tried to uproot it and the only results was the rope broke.) as we are afraid that any roots left will grow more of them. The sites that I have found on line are dedicated to SAVING IT! We want it gone. Does anyone have any suggestions that have sucessfully done the trick? Any advise would be grateful!!! (ps. We have 2 kids learning to ride bikes and due to the thorns they cannot ride in that portion of the yard....more reason to get rid of it!!!)

Does any one know how to eradicate a bougainvillea bush?
Cut the trunk as close to the ground as possible, drill holes in the stump and pour a "woody weed killer" (follow directions on the pack) down the holes straight away. This "woody weed killer" will kill the roots so it shouldn't reshoot. They are a lovely bush and it's a shame to kill it, but if it's out of control get rid of it and plant something just as lovely but without the nasty thorns. I hope this helps.


What is the best way to take Bougainvillea cuttings and how to prepare them?

Choose newer growth. Take cutting about 6 inches long. Strip leaves from at least half way down the stem.





Place in clear container of water on sunny south window sill. OR Dip in Rootone and put in potting soil. Pot in zip type bag, sealed. To south window sill





when you see roots in water - repot. When you see new growth of leaves (potted cutting) you have roots and can remove the zip bag.





good luck - watch out for the thorns.


What is the best environment for the Bougainvillea?

Hot Tropical temperature and humidity..





24-33c


70-95 humidity..

What is the best environment for the Bougainvillea?
Bougainvillea- are extremely common %26amp; popular here in Phoenix Arizona, so they grow like weeds. They like all the hot, bright sunshine you can give them, and a good soaking about once a month. They also like to be trimmed alot (it makes them bushy %26amp; bloom more). The only downside to them- is that they're VERY sensitive to frost;- but will recover quickly if the freeze isn't too bad. They like to have something to climb on, but can be grown as medium sized bushes with regular trimming.
Reply:My neighbors grows very well! In CA.


Describe the best environment for the Bougainvillea to grow in?

details please

Describe the best environment for the Bougainvillea to grow in?
Bougainvilleas are tropical and must be protected from frost. In Zone 8 and cooler, you are almost limited to growing them in some kind of container unless you treat them as an Annual (plant a new plant outdoors each year) -- which works fine if you obtain a large plant in the Spring.





Bougainvilleas thrive in full sun. At least 5 hours a day of full sunlight is the minimal light required for good bloom. More hours of direct sun is better. Less than 5 hours and the plant may not bloom very well. In shade or partial shade, you will have nice vegetative growth, but little or no bloom.





A Bougainvillea just doesn't bloom well indoors. If possible, keep your plant outdoors (in the maximum sun available). If placed on a porch, patio or balcony, where the plant receives at least 5 hours of sun each day (afternoon sun is best), then it should bloom ok.





A bougainvillea likes high humidity just before it comes into bloom. Once bloom has been initated, then it will tolerate less humidity.

gert

After which navigator is the plant "Bougainvillea" named &which chef is known as architec of French Cuisine?

The navigator is a French guy.the chef is French 2.He is particularly known for his extravagant pastry designs imitating classical architecture

After which navigator is the plant "Bougainvillea" named %26amp;which chef is known as architec of French Cuisine?
The Bougainvillea plant is named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French admiral, who discovered the plant in Brazil in 1768.





And the chef you are talking about is Marie Antoine (Antonin) Carême (June 8, 1784–January 12, 1833). This is what Wikipedia has to say about him... 'Carême gained fame in Paris by his pièces montées, elaborate constructions used as centerpieces, which Bailly displayed in the pâtisserie window. He made these confections, which were sometimes several feet high, entirely out of foodstuffs such as sugar, marzipan, and pastry. He modeled them on temples, pyramids, and ancient ruins, taking ideas from architectural history books that he studied at the nearby Bibliotéque Nationale. Utilizing his previous architectural knowledge coupled with culinary genius, some of his sugar works were so elaborate that court jesters would dance upon them while entertaining the king.'
Reply:The Bougainvillea plant is named for French explorer Admiral Louis de Bougainvillea.


Marie-Antoine Carême has been called the Architect of the French Cuisine


How do I get my bougainvillea to bloom?

The plant is very healthy, with large green leaves, but no color. It gets plenty of sun.

How do I get my bougainvillea to bloom?
Please don't listen to the above advice as none of them have grown bougainvillea"s. If you want your plant to flower alot more, you have to stop giving it too much water. Yes this is right, bougainvillea's love to go dry. Do this and it will start to flower and no it won't die on you ok. Sure give it a drink, but don't over do it. Good luck
Reply:They don't need a lot of water. I wait until mine start to wilt. I also think the pruning works.
Reply:A few questions first;





It is outside? In not, put it there.


Is it in the ground or a pot? Ground stays wet longer. Pots dry out quicker.


Lots of water will make a Bougie big and green. Try watering only when it wilts. Might sound harsh. But that's how to get Bougainvilleas to bloom. And you could use a fertilizer like Miracle-Gro.





Good luck.
Reply:Give it some rose and bloom see if that helps. Instructions on package
Reply:certain of these verities just bloom when the days are short like spring and fall also they do not like attention no water and no talking too
Reply:Are you fertilizing it? If so, you may be over fertilizing it, causing it to grow but produce no blooms. If so cut back. If not, follow the recommendations of the people above me.


Why won't my bougainvillea bloom?

it bloomed once when I planted it, my son mowed it down and when the leaves came back, it won't bloom. It has been several months since it was cut down.The leaves have small brown spots, but otherwise looks healthy.

Why won't my bougainvillea bloom?
Bougainvillea is known to go through several weeks where they produce lots of vegetative growth. IF the plant receives sufficient sunlight during this period, you'll find new buds being formed and eventually plenty of flowers while the vegetative growth declines. You'll find that the more heat and sunlight...the more blooms!





The brown spots you're seeing sounds like it could be caused from lack of magnesium. (See #2 below to correct)





Other than making sure you have your plant in a sunny location, here are few suggestions for you to consider;





1) Make sure the soil is properly drained and the plant roots aren't in standing water. Keep soil moist but NOT wet.





2) Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.....preferably a 20-20-20. Bougainvilleas will benefit by additional magnesium and iron. Magnesium can be applied through using Epsom salt or an application of Dolomitic Lime.





3) If your plant is in a shady spot, move it to a location where it will subjected to at least 5 hours of sunlight....preferably afternoon sun.





Hope this information was of some help to you. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Wierd, usually my bougainvillea's are cut down they bloom after . Must be the climate where you live. Try feeding it some plant food and water it regularly.
Reply:i wouldn't be too concerned about the ' severe pruning ' since it's mowing accident . it ( the bougainvillea ) will come back , but you won't get a bloom till next year . p.s I'd not worry about the browning leaves ; this is an exceptionally resilient plant .
Reply:When plants are severely pruned or in this case mowed over it causes them to go into a vegetative production state this can also occur if over fertilized with a high nitrogen fertilizer. The brown spots may be an indicator of possible disease or insect damage and is hard to determine without seeing the plant. What area or zone do you live in?
Reply:huh?
Reply:It probably is not happy where it is planted. Try planting it where it can get more sun. Feed it once a week and keep it moist.





Good Luck
Reply:what are yout alking aobut


Can I replant my bougainvillea now or should I wait until it is spring?

Where do you live? Where do you have it, in soil or in a pot? If you live near me in sunny Mexico ... any time would be ok.

Can I replant my bougainvillea now or should I wait until it is spring?
spring because the frost might kill it
Reply:it is so hard to answer questions when people don't say what zone they live in
Reply:They are hardy trees, I think anytime is OK. Spring is the usual time for most planting.
Reply:replant from.......pot 2 pot? or ground 2 ground? pot= yes ground= no

ada

Can I grow a bougainvillea in zone 8 and have it come back each year?

Absolutely not, if you are using Sunset Western Garden Books' zones. Use zones 10-10A USDA zones. Bougainvillea are susceptible to frost damage almost above freezing regardless what your Nurseryman tells you. They come from the Ilsle of Bougainville %26amp; are extremely tender. Have a look.

Can I grow a bougainvillea in zone 8 and have it come back each year?
It looks like it is hardy to zone 9a.





USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6° C (20° F)





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Reply:where is it gonna go
Reply:Depends on how many you plant


What wrong with my bougainvillea, it all sad all the stem is solf .?

What have you changed about it recently. Is in a pot, did you turn the pot around 180 degrees, not good ,if it's new to you. Or are you over watering it, sounds like the later. Bougainvillea don't like to much water.

What wrong with my bougainvillea, it all sad all the stem is solf .?
is it a really big plant or small? these vines need lots sun and minimal water, with a well drained soil. Check for small sap sucking insects like aphids or thrip
Reply:I almost killed my bougainvillea by giving it iron. If you have recently added any fertilizer with iron in it, try flushing it out by running lots of water to it. Other than that, I'd look for insects doing the damage and use the appropriate insect killer.
Reply:It sounds as though it is either getting too much water or too little. They like the soil moist but not wet. If it's in a pot, this can be adjusted accordingly. If planted in the ground, it probably needs water and I'd check for aphids or other pests.
Reply:I agree with the first two answers basically, but I'm going with


to much water. Very common mistake.


I have a huge bougainvillea-2 yrs old-that won't bloom. In Jax, FL.?

It's a beauty, way over my head and started to put some blooms on last year just before winter set in but not one bloom since. Is there something I can feed it? The other flowers in the ground around are blooming but not this guy. Any suggestions? I give it Naturize every two weeks.

I have a huge bougainvillea-2 yrs old-that won't bloom. In Jax, FL.?
Is it getting enough sun? Needs full sun to bloom. Make sure it's not getting too much water.





If you can find a product in the garden store called HASTA GROW by Medina it will work wonders. Did for mine. It's a natural fertilizer. Fish emulsion or seaweed are other options you can buy from garden centers if you can't find Hasta grow.


Follow label directions.


Happy blooming!
Reply:It may be lacking a specific nutrient. Usually when a plant is not blooming stubbornly...it needs more of something, less of something or just a change of scenery (moved from sunlight to shade or vice versa). I don't know anymore than that. Sorry. Ask a nursery.
Reply:All species of bougainvillea do best in warm to hot climates in full sun; they also do well in temperate frost-free zones.Only water when needed and do not over-fertilize, particularly with nitrogen, as this will produce luxuriant leaf growth, but can be controlled by pruning after flowering, when rampant plants can be ruthlessly cut back without harm. Flowers appear on the new wood. With regular heavy pruning, all bougainvilleas can be grown in large containers and kept to a height and width of about 3 feet if desired. Propagate from cuttings in summer. Botanica, by Mynah publishers





Unlike hibuscus, which flower all through the hot months, bougainvilleas are much more cyclical. They bloom best when they're somewhat rootbound, and they seem to flower well coming out of dormancies brought on by cool winter greenhouse temperatures (55deg. f. to 60 deg. f.) and summer's heat.Use a DILUTED solution of a complete-and balanced fertilizer, or full-strength organic fertilizer. Neil Sperry


What's eating my bougainvillea's leaves? They've all been chomped but I see nothing except jagged bite marks

Slugs, caterpillars or some type of beetle.

What's eating my bougainvillea's leaves? They've all been chomped but I see nothing except jagged bite marks
Do you have a cat?

addis

How to create bougainvillea bonsai?

There are a number of different types of bonsai trees available, but the bougainvillea bonsai is considered the one with the most differential character. The bougainvillea bonsai is a popular houseplant, and by nature it is a climbing plant, which can grow to be as large as four meters.

How to create bougainvillea bonsai?
Very carefully


How to grow bougainvillea with stem cutting and grow it.?

When we're propagating plants that get woody, like bougainvilla, we'll take cuttings from the greenwood that is close to the woody stem. Those cuttings should root in sterile potting medium or sand if you will: 1) bury at least one node (joint where leaves form) under the rooting medium, leaving at least one node exposed and 2) keep the medium moist. Keep your cuttings warm. Some people like to use a rooting hormone like Rootone, but we've not found this to be necessary.


Good Luck.

How to grow bougainvillea with stem cutting and grow it.?
Using fresh growth helps. Try to find an area where a small (about 6 inches) shoot is starting at the intersection of the main branch and a side branch (sort of in the "armpit" of the two branches). Trim off all leaves except for the leaves on the very tip (the places where the leaves were are "nodes" and thats where the roots will sprout), dip in water, sprinkle a rooting hormone on it, and plant it in sterile potting mix.





I like to make a hole with a pencil and drop the stem into the hole, so i don't scrape off all my rooting hormone. Keep slightly damp (I like to water from the bottom, placing the container in a tray, and putting water in the tray for the soil and roots to absorb from the bottom... I find this keeps my soil very "fluffy" and makes it makes it easier for roots to form). In about two weeks, you should have a pretty decent set of roots on your new plant!!





You can test for new roots by lightly tugging on the plant, but I like to just plant them in a clear plastic cup with holes cut in the bottom. If you don't have clear plastic cups, you can cut the top off of a clear plastic water bottle, cut a couple holes in the bottom, and use that. The benefit being, you don't disturb your plant by tugging on it, you can just wait until you see roots through the plastic!!





Oh, as a side note, your plant should be kept warm, but it doesn't need a lot of direct sunlight during this rooting period. If any blooms are on the stem, remove them!





Happy gardening!
Reply:http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plant... poke around in here they tell you how to good luck


Does anyone know hou to put 2 kind of bougainvillea together?(2color)?

I do not know if you can create a bicolor, but there are bicolor Bougainvillea plants available.





Coconut Ice is one. Color varies between white and lavender-pink mixed together on the same plant often on the same branch.





Try this web site for a list of bicolor types. http://members.tripod.com/~Hatch_L/boug5...





Good Luck.

Does anyone know hou to put 2 kind of bougainvillea together?(2color)?
Are you talking about grafting, or breeding, or just planting them next to each other?


Well, no matter, call the County Extension Office in your area and talk to a Master Gardener. They should be able to help.


If not, look on the web for information bougainvilleas and nurseries selling them.


What is the the correct way to trim a Bougainvillea?

Bougainvilleas need to be trimmed frequently. Trim whenever you see branches growing out of control. It is pretty hard to hurt or damage a Bougie!!





At the end of the season, you should trim back branches that are going places where you don't want them. Remember, in the Spring they will take up where they left off in the Fall!!!





Good Luck!!

What is the the correct way to trim a Bougainvillea?
depends on a lot of factors. go to b. care.com

larry

Planted two bougainvillea will they last the winter?

I'm in zone 8 and they say their hardiness is from zone 8-10, what should I do to protect it this winter if anything, or will it act like a perrenial/tree and just go dormant? Thanks!!


PS I'm from Florida where they grow like crazy!!

Planted two bougainvillea will they last the winter?
I'm originally from San Diego and always had them in my garden. I also lived in Arizona and grew them. I'm now in NC too and don't see them around too much. At all really (I'm in charlotte). During a freeze in AZ a couple of years ago, I put bed sheets over mine and they survived.





If you buy your plants at Home Depot or Lowe's they both have a 1 yr warranty, so you could try it and return them if they die!
Reply:I live here in California. During the winter we had a hard freeze here. I thought we lost our's like we lost a bunch of our other plants, but those things are hard to kill. It came back like gangbusters. The only thing I don't like about it, is the thorns.
Reply:Hi , they are a tropical plant and do not go dormant. If you hear that it's going to get below thirty two degrees, you'd better cover them with a blue plastic tarp. You can buy those at the hardware store,and are handy to have a few on hand. If they are fairly young plants,they will freeze and you will lose them. I learned the hard way,and breaks my heart to think I could have saved them by just throwing something over them. Bye
Reply:Hello





In my zone bougainvillea are sold as annual's or during the off season tropicals. Although being in Florida you should have very little to worry about. If you wanted to ensure it's survival you could wrap it in burlap (NOT PLASTIC) leaving the top open and stuffing it with either newspaper or leaves. Leaves are always the better bet because the newspaper tends to break down from water or the slight chance that you guys get snow. That will ensure that if the temperatures drop below its survival point that some insulation will be there to maintain some heat. After the first or second year you should be in good shape. Goodluck





Greenman


How can i make a paper out of bougainvillea?

pls help me...


we have this science investigatory project and i needed it very badly...


we need to know the procedures and everything regarding this matter... tnx...

How can i make a paper out of bougainvillea?
bougainvillea? gesundheit...
Reply:Bougainvillea is probably one of the best plant names there is. Just use it a lot in your paper, and make up tongue twisters and challenge the reader (your teacher) to say them. If s/he gives you a hard time, stare and him/her and say, calmly, deliberately: BOU...GAIN.....VILL...E...A...





A+.
Reply:Bougainvillea is a flowering bush found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and in the southwestern United States, based on my experience. In California you usually find two varieties - the San Diego red bougainvillea and the fuchsia (hot pink) varieties. Even though I went to a nursery in San Diego in 2004 to learn this, I am not a gardener, so I believe you can find out more by researching the history of San Diego. One small link to get you going is below. One thing you can do with bougainvillea is press it between pages of a book and then laminate on cardstock for bookmarks. That is what I did as a missionary in Puerto Rico. These flowers are very colorful and make a beautiful addition to any yard, especially if you are going for a warm, tropical type of look. I have also heard that it is possible to graft in one color of bougainvillea with another, so you can get a mixed-color look.
Reply:In 1768 when Admiral Louis de Bougainvillea began his long journey to the Pacific Ocean and discovered the vine that now bears his name, it was a botanical highlight of the voyage. Through the ensuing years, this Brazilian beauty has assumed its rightful place as one of the most popular, spectacular and beautiful tropical plants. The modern day hybrids of Bougainvillea spectabilis (B. Brasiliensis) and B. glabra are among the most beautiful of flowering vines. These tropical members of the Nyctaginaceae (Four-O'Clock) family, are very vigorous, evergreen, woody vines with spines. Although normally climbers, they can be trained to stay bushy as pot plants, hanging baskets, or as standard 3 or 4 feet high. They will bloom beautifully on branches on 18"-20" long. Keep all long shoots cut back to 18"-20" for best bloom. The vibrant color of this vine comes not from the small white tubular flowers, but from the 3 large paper-like bracts that surround each flower.








CULTURE


They grow readily from cuttings 4"-6" long, and in 4-6 weeks will develop good root systems when given bottom heat and mist. When well rooted in perlite/peat moss mix, they can be potted in small containers in a soilless mix such as Fison's Sunshine Mix No. 1 with added pine bark to give more drainage. Care should be exercised in transplanting since the fine roots often do not knit the soil together in a firm root ball. When repotting annually, slice off the outer 1"-2" of the root ball, and repot in the same size container. Bougainvillea need very bright light (2,500 fc) and do well under high shade or in full sun. These vines typically lose some leaves for a short time during the winter, but when light conditions are low, leaf loss may occur at any time. Under high light conditions, the colorful bracts will adorn the plant almost constantly and will persist for weeks. Plant in the ground in San Antonio is not recommended because of the winter damage which will result, and the fact that our soils are too rich and we receive too much rain. In the ground, the plant will stay vegetative and bloom little.


I need to know how to get my Bougainvillea plant to bloom.? Is there some trick to it? Fertilizer, sun?

Do you live in an area that gets frost? Check Sunset garden zones if you live out west. They do best in coastal areas, no freeze zones.

I need to know how to get my Bougainvillea plant to bloom.? Is there some trick to it? Fertilizer, sun?
Things I have been told by growers(they supply plants to the garden centers, etc.):





Bougainvillea need well drained soil.


At least 4-5 hours full sun per day.


Do not overwater.


They do not like slow release fertilizer - use water soluble fertilizer and feed when watering.
Reply:I live in San Diego, the home of huge bougainvillea that bloom in nearly every color, except at my house! I have 5 plants, two of which are the new bush spieces and finally after 3 years one of them is blooming. I alreadly killed 5 others. I used the new Miracle Grow liquid fertilizer and believe it worked.
Reply:Don't water it too much. I leave mine completely alone and it blooms like crazy.
Reply:Epsom salt and water our wallmart sells epsom salt in the first aid and garden section its becomming so popular to get plants to bud.
Reply:Agree, dont water Bougainvilleas ever unless you live in the desert or very arid climate, and then only occasionally. Also an occasional light trimming can help.
Reply:You don't say how long ago you planted your Bougainvillea. It takes them quite awhile to adjust when they've been transplanted. There are many in our Irvine community (as well as one in my yard and one in my neighbor's yard) and I've noticed that it sometimes takes one to three years for them to start thriving and blooming. They don't seem to need much in the way of fertilizer or water, just sun and patience.
Reply:Use a bloom fertilizer (10-54-10) and follow the directions on the box.


What's eating my bougainvillea's leaves? They've all been chomped but I see nothing except jagged bite marks

Slugs, caterpillars or some type of beetle.

What's eating my bougainvillea's leaves? They've all been chomped but I see nothing except jagged bite marks
Do you have a cat?

Chemicals

What to do? The bougainvillea grows galore but does not bloom anymore in the south Florida sun. Ideas?

Do we need to add something to the soil?

What to do? The bougainvillea grows galore but does not bloom anymore in the south Florida sun. Ideas?
Bougainvillea like a high nitrogen fertilizer and approximately 15 hours of day light to boost flowering. The flowers bloom mainly on new growth.
Reply:If it's in a pot I've "shocked" mine into blooming. Let them get really dry and then water. Or take them from outside into AC then out again. It sort of tricks them. Also yes they bloom on new growth only and like a lot of sun and well drained soil.
Reply:buy another plant
Reply:You might be pruning it at the wrong time. They bloom on new growth.
Reply:Try Miracle grow every 14 days. But this type of plant likes it not too hot or too cold. they grow like crazy in San Diego Ca.


How to create bougainvillea bonsai?

There are a number of different types of bonsai trees available, but the bougainvillea bonsai is considered the one with the most differential character. The bougainvillea bonsai is a popular houseplant, and by nature it is a climbing plant, which can grow to be as large as four meters.

How to create bougainvillea bonsai?
Very carefully