Known as Trinitaria in Venezuela or Bougainvillea spectabilis💐, they give colors to gardens, fuchsia flowers, white, red, pink, light yellow, among others. For their growth it is necessary that they receive direct sunlight, as for watering, it is recommended 2 or 3 times a week, avoid the accumulation of water in the roots, as they rot. It is important to prune the plant to stimulate flowering, as a precaution it is necessary to use gloves and glasses when pruning, due to the thorns that the stem has to avoid accidents.
It is a climbing plant, woody stem, with thorns, used to decorate spaces, you can plant them in pots or directly in the ground, reaching its maximum splendor.
Paper flower, paper vine, Camelina as it is also known, its flowers have antiseptic properties especially for the skin, so it helps fight acne, infections and desquamation. It is also a natural antibiotic so it can be used to treat respiratory diseases, making tea with the flowers.
Undoubtedly, the trinitaria is one of the most striking shrubs, especially when it reaches adulthood and the flowering stage in its splendor, striking colors that brighten the spaces.
The photos were taken at different times, in Yaracuy, San Felipe, Antigua Misión, Venezuela.
