Vietnam's collection of ornamental plants is becoming increasingly rich and diverse with many rare and exotic varieties. Especially noteworthy is the five-color bougainvillea, created from 5 colors using advanced grafting techniques, giving this flower the most perfect beauty.
With the combined effect of branch grafting techniques mixed with various colors, the five-color bougainvillea has been created, an impressive plant with a poetic beauty, like a masterpiece of art that captivates people endlessly. Although only recently introduced to Vietnam for planting, this plant is being eagerly sought by many in the ornamental plant world, not only for its beauty but also for the good luck and happiness it brings to homeowners.
Name
Five-color bougainvillea scientific name Bougainvillea spectabilis. Thailand The five-color bougainvillea, also known as the Thai 5-color flower, after being introduced to Vietnam, people gave it familiar yet uniquely captivating names due to its distinct beauty such as multicolored bougainvillea, multicolored bougainvillea vine or another local name for the bougainvillea vine.
Origin
Hearing the name alone makes people think of the native land of this flower. The multicolored bougainvillea plant originates from the beautiful country of Thailand but is extremely suitable for Vietnam's climate.
Distribution
Although it was recently introduced to the Vietnamese horticultural market, with its excellent growth and development under various weather and soil conditions, five-color bougainvillea is widely cultivated throughout the country, from south to north.
Characteristics of five-color bougainvillea
five-color bougainvillea
mature five-color bougainvillea
Depending on the development conditions, the tree can reach an average height of 12 meters. The multi-colored bougainvillea is known to be a type of tree with a woody shrubby trunk and length. With a clustered root system divided into many sturdy branches, which can cling to walls and spread into the soil, the tree develops and grows better, living longer. The trunk extends into branches, being a climbing type of tree, so the branches are very slender and easy to shape, however, the trunk is brittle and prone to breaking, so care requires caution. and meticulous.
The leaves are simple, oval-shaped with a long pointed tip. The leaf stem is curved and green all year round. The tree has many small branches, with abundant foliage that covers an entire space. The small, multi-colored bougainvillea leaves are smaller than those of other bougainvillea varieties.
Flowers with five colors fully present help create a beautiful appearance that attracts every glance. Five-color bougainvillea Have bold colors and a smaller size than other bougainvillea flowers. The plant is very diligent in blooming and blooms throughout the year. Although the flowers are small with delicate petals, they have bright and very striking colors.
Meaning and uses of five-color bougainvillea
One can say that five-color bougainvillea are also like other plants, when they grow densely and shade an area of a yard, they help create a cool, clean living space, absorb pollutants and toxic gases, and protect health for everyone.
Furthermore, with a slender figure and easy styling, five-color bougainvillea It is very popular for planting in pots as part of landscape design or for designing elegant, impressive archways, with bright colors of bougainvillea petals combined with vibrant green leaves creating an extremely romantic and captivating atmosphere.
Moreover, the multicolored bougainvillea tree holds a feng shui meaning symbolizing reunion and harmony, bringing happiness to the household. It absorbs good fortune, prosperity, dispels negative energy, and brings the best things for the household.
