Pixie Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Pixie') Starter – Ivory Flower
‘Pixie’ is a dwarf tropical bougainvillea prized for its tiny leaves, tight growth habit, and profuse blooming. This particular selection features ivory-white bracts, giving it a soft and elegant appearance when in bloom. Its naturally compact structure and reduced foliage make it one of the best bougainvillea varieties for bonsai or container training.
 
As a Bonsai:
Bougainvillea ‘Pixie’ is highly responsive to pruning and wiring and can develop fine ramification with regular trimming. The dwarf habit makes it easier to maintain scale in smaller bonsai styles. Though brittle when dry, the branches are pliable when hydrated and can be styled into elegant forms. When grown in full sun, this variety blooms prolifically even in small containers.
 
📢 This is a tropical species—it thrives outdoors during the warm months and should be brought indoors when night temperatures fall below ~50°F. For best growth and flowering, keep it outdoors in full sun spring through fall.
 
Plant Features:
Hardiness Zone: 10–11 (tropical; protect from cold)
Growth Habit: Naturally compact and shrubby
Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall; ideal for small bonsai or accent plantings
Foliage: Tiny, green leaves with tight internodes
Flowers: Ivory-white bracts surrounding small true flowers; blooms heavily with heat and sun
Bark: Smooth when young; may develop mild texture with age
Sun Requirements: Full sun for best flowering
Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic bonsai mix
Water Needs: Moderate; allow to dry slightly between waterings
Special Features: Dwarf form, heavy bloomer, ideal for flowering bonsai in small scale