Is this the kind of plant that need to be Placed far away from the foundation of the house, to keep the roots from cracking the foundation? Or is it ok to plant it close to the house, since its roots aren't thick and go down instead of out? If I do need to plant it away from the house, how close is the closest i can get and still be safe? Please help if you can.
2007-03-18 15:08:06 · 7 answers · asked by Tucson Hooligan 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Thanks! I'm planting on the south side of my house in Tucson,Az, so its gonna get enough sun to burst into flames.
2007-03-18 15:28:41 · update #1
Roots wont bother foundation, and bouganvilla in Tucson need to be on a south wall for best growth. If its a new plant, water it good for a month, but then only when its really dry. They dont flower much if you keep them wet...and if it freezes, just cut it back and it will come back in the spring. I'm also in Tucson
2007-03-18 15:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by kathy n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay four or five feet from the foundation. It is not so much a problem with the roots as it could be the heat coming off the house if it is too close especially if it is on the South side. Be sure to mulch around it to help keep the moisture in. If the leaves start to wilt it means it needs more water. A great idea is to put some (only a teaspoon) of Soil Moist in the hole (spread around) before you plant it. Soil Moist absorbs 200 times its weight in water and will keep the plant from drying out too quickly. Use it on everything you plant.
2007-03-18 15:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by kimballama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree w/ Kathy.
Boeug's seem to love the sun ~no doubt about that.
Misting them is always a good idea.
They also love to climb & the claws/thorns will grab on to anything so Hopefully Ur house is brick or has stucco.
If not, it can/will scratch the paint on the house so I would suggest a Trellis. Either 1 U buy ~which from what I've seen at WalMart r expensive or build 1 Urself. I would suggest something in this pattern.
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It works good for the claws/thorns instead of let'g it use the house & having to paint it every so often. Only need pieces of wood that are about 1" sq. It'll handle any wind. & a handful or 2 of small pin nails or nails U can drive into the wood itself. Dont pound too hard or U'll crack the wood.
My parents had 1 & they planted it in a flower box made outta brick & cement & never had problems w/ it. The box also faced south. & they used that same Trellis pattern above. They lived in north Phoenix & it and the trellis survived numerous dust & rain storms. Just be sure to use something to protect the wood from water.
Also, we used to mist it. Since it doesnt rain much up here ~not like in Tucson, we would mist it once in awhile since most flowers/vines can take in the water that lands on the petals of the flowers & leaves on it. Seem'd to hydrate it pretty good.
2007-03-18 17:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Bridget E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great plant. Beautiful foliage. Good answers above. No problems with roots. But, be sure to keep this thing from going nuts on you. If it finds that you take really good care of it and it doesn't suffer frost burn-back every winter, it will become a jungle.
And, while I truly love the colors that this plant comes in - burgundy, red, orange, and purple - the thorns are killers when you trim it. Only leather gloves will keep you from getting your hands and fingers impaled...and even then, one or two might get through. Although the gardening books don't say so, I'd swear that there is some kind of irritant on the thorns because when you get stuck, it hurts more than just a pin-prick.
2007-03-18 16:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by SafetyDancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.qcbonsai.org/articles/treecare/tc_bough.html This article gives general information. Be sure your USDA hardiness zone can support this plant. Most sources discuss care of the plant in a pot. The root system is non invasive. I usually do not plant close to the house because of wear that can be caused by watering.Over time, damage will occur. It is a beautiful plant and May yours flourish.
2007-03-18 15:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No plantings should be closer to the foundation than about 2 feet . You may need to get in there and once they are established they are really tough (nearly impossible) to remove. It also shouldn't be in the drip line of the roof. Bougainvillea does not like to get that wet. Here's a link to lots of info:
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1553.htm
2007-03-18 16:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No root problems, but be sure to plant in full sun. Needs full sun to produce the bold color.
2007-03-18 15:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋