MONALISA RED

The Monalisa Red Bougainvillea is a popular, low-maintenance, tropical, evergreen shrub/climber known for its intense, velvety, deep-red, paper-like bracts that resemble plastic. It features dark green, boat-shaped leaves, blooms 2–3 times a year, and is excellent for hanging baskets, pots, or as a hedge due to its compact yet vigorous growth.

Key Details of Monalisa Red Bougainvillea:

Appearance: The "red flowers" are actually modified leaves called bracts with a glossy, almost artificial appearance. Small, white-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers reside inside these red bracts.

Leaves: Distinctive, dark green, boat-shaped foliage.

Growth Type: Bushy and vigorous, it can be pruned to stay as a shrub or grown along a trellis/wall as a climber.

Blooming Cycle: Blooms heavily, often flowering for more than a month, 2-3 times per year.

Care Guide for Monalisa Red Bougainvillea:

Sunlight: Requires full, direct sun for at least 6–8 hours daily to ensure the red color stays vibrant.

Soil: Thrives in well-draining.

Watering: Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot, especially after the blooming period.

Pruning: Regular trimming after flowering helps maintain its shape and stimulates new growth for better flowering.