### 4. **Repot into Bonsai Container**
* Gently remove the plant from its nursery pot
* Trim the roots, removing about ⅓ of the root ball
* Place into a shallow bonsai pot with fresh bonsai soil
* Anchor the tree if needed with wire
Water thoroughly and let it rest in filtered light for a few days.
### 5. **Ongoing Care**
* 💧 **Water:** Keep soil moist but not soggy. Bougainvilleas prefer slightly dry conditions between waterings.
* ☀️ **Light:** Needs at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
* 🌡️ **Temperature:** Thrives in warm temps—protect from frost.
* 🌸 **Feeding:** Use a balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during growing season.
* ✂️ **Pruning:** Regularly pinch back shoots to encourage bushier growth and more flowering.
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### 🎨 Styling Ideas
* **Formal Upright (Chokkan):** Straight trunk with symmetrical branches
* **Informal Upright (Moyogi):** Graceful S-shape with natural asymmetry
* **Cascade (Kengai):** Dramatic branches that dip below the pot’s base
* **Windswept (Fukinagashi):** All growth leaning in one direction, as if shaped by wind
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### 🌼 Final Thought
Creating a bougainvillea bonsai is part gardening, part art—and all joy. With a little patience and regular care, you can shape a dazzling display of color and texture that brings life to any space. Whether you place it on your patio, desk, or windowsill, your **bougainvillea bonsai** is sure to be a conversation piece.
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