Lesser Bougainvillea Bonsai
NameLesser Bougainvillea Bonsai
Species NameBougainvillea glabra
Common NameLesser Bougainvillea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)30
Container Typeceramic bonsai pot
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthickening trunk, gnarled bark
Foliage Typebroadleaf evergreen/semi-deciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitywell-developed
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple bracts, thorny branches, vigorous growth
Description
This image displays the vibrant purple bracts and small white flowers characteristic of Bougainvillea glabra. While the image itself is a close-up of the plant's inflorescence and not a full bonsai specimen, Bougainvillea are popular subjects for bonsai due to their striking colors and ability to develop interesting trunk forms.
