Lighting & Sun Exposure
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Bougainvillea thrive on sunlight. Understanding their lighting requirements is the single most important factor for achieving brilliant, continuous blooms.
- Direct Sunlight vs Indirect Light
- Grow Lights for indoor wintering
- Sunburn and heat stress
Without at least 6 hours of direct sun, your bougainvillea will produce lush green foliage but zero colorful bracts.
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Bright Indirect Light
Master bright indirect light for bougainvillea: indoor growing, heat protection, propagation success, and cultivar-specific light needs.
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Direct Sunlight
Why bougainvillea need 6+ hours of direct sun for massive blooms, plus heat management, cultivar differences, and sunburn prevention.
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Grow Lights
Use grow lights for indoor bougainvillea: LED vs. fluorescent, light intensity, photoperiod, and winter blooming strategies.
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Low Light
Why low light destroys bougainvillea: rapid bract drop, no blooms, etiolation, and how to rescue plants or use grow lights.
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