- Bougainvillea plants (Bougainvillea glabra) grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 10. This tropical vine is not frost hardy so it is grown as a houseplant in cool climates. Bougainvillea produces an abundance of blossoms in the proper dirt.
- Bougainvillea vines grow in nearly any type of soil mixture. This plant prefers fertile, loose soil, but will tolerate clay or sandy soil.
Effects
- The best dirt for bougainvillea plants drains well. Soil that stays wet will cause the bougainvillea vines to rot at the roots.
Warning
- The best soil for bougainvillea plants is slightly acidic with a pH level between 5.5 and 6. Do not change the soil acidity level without testing the pH level first. Soil that is too alkaline will kill the bougainvillea plant.
Consideration
- Use a soilless mixture when growing this tropical plant in a container. Create a mixture of 4 parts well-rotted pine bark, 3 parts peat moss and 2 parts perlite. Plant the bougainvillea in a clay container, which quickly wicks the moisture away from the roots.
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