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Spirostachys africana by S.C
Palapye plant feature - by Lynn Freeman
Bougainvillea is a low
maintenance thorny ornamental
vine, or shrub with many
varieties and hybrids. It is
native to South America.
It does incredibly well in
Botswana, and makes an
excellent drought tolerant plant.
Its high salt tolerance makes it a
good choice for areas with high
salinity too, like Nata.
It can be pruned into a
standard, it does well growing
into trees, like mine has, and is
also grown along fence lines,
on walls, in containers, and as
a hedge or an accent plant. Its
long arching branches, heart-
shaped leaves and masses of
papery bracts in white, pink,
orange, purple, and burgundy
make it a beautiful plant to have
in the garden. There are many
Ficus abutifolia - by S.C
Bougainvillea by Lynn Freeman cultivars to choose from too.
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