Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, Exposed Roots, 16 by 26 Inches (Pink pixie)
$595.00 + $69.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Outdoor tree. Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, Exposed Roots, 16 by 26 Inches (Pink pixie)
Thirty-two years have gone into this Pink Pixie bougainvillea, which now measures 14 by 16 by 26 inches with the roots deliberately exposed above the soil line of its 10-inch Aztec orange container. The genus is named for Louis Antoine de Bougainville, the French navigator of 1729 to 1811, and the plants themselves come from tropical and subtropical America. What passes for a flower is a set of papery leaf bracts at the shoot tips that colour a deep pink. It wants sun and warmth, so give it the brightest position indoors.
Bougainvillea bonsai care
This is a living Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor in full sun through the growing season; in cold climates it winters indoors in a bright room; Bonsai Mirai says not long-term inside, though Yorkshire Bonsai grows it inside in the UK
- Light
- Full sun, 6 to 8 hours of direct sun a day; it will not flower without direct sun
- Water
- Prefers drier soil: water thoroughly once the soil gets dry, let it dry slightly between waterings, never let it stay soggy; Bonsai Empire prefers water of pH 6 to 6.5 and avoids very hard (calcareous) water
- USDA zones
- 9 to 11 is NC State's in-ground figure for B. glabra; NC State's genus page gives 9b to 10b; Bonsai Mirai keeps a potted tree outdoors all year only in zone 10 and above
- Main risks
- Main risks, not ranked by any source: root rot from constant wetness; frost and cold; too little light
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Bougainvillea bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1353
- Price
- $595.00
- Shipping
- $69.95
- Type
- Live tree
Bougainvillea bonsai for sale
Other Bougainvillea bonsai we have in stock:
- Medium Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, 9 Years Old (Pink pixie), $69.95
- Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, Aged, 10 Years Old (Pink pixie), $79.95
- Large Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, 18 Years Old (Pink pixie), $114.95
- Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, Exposed Roots, 12 by 22 Inches (Pink pixie), $425.00
- Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, Exposed Roots, 13 by 22 Inches (Pink pixie), $495.00
- Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai, Cascade, 30 Years Old (Pink pixie), $550.00
Everything this tree needs
Most trees that die in their first year die of the same three things: the wrong soil, a blunt cut, or being left to guess. These cover all three.
- Tropical Mix Bonsai Soil (indoor trees), 2 lb. (1 quart.), $9.95, Soil blended for tropical and sub-tropical species: generally indoor trees, since they will not take temperatures below freezing…
- Bonsai Training Wire 1.0 mm Aluminum Training Wire, $10.95, The finest gauge in this range at 1.0 mm, and because thin wire weighs so little, a 100 gram coil runs to approximately 154 feet,…
- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
Browse all bonsai trees, tools and soil.
Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $69.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.