👤 Featured growers: Siju and Shwetha.
Bougainvilleas that withstand the country’s temperatures have made the news, and the family has collectively revived the plant selling business. They said in unison, “This is a new task akin to entering the jungle.”
He had previously left the field, citing a lack of profitability. Initially, people would make fun of the idea. But the venture continued. However, the business situation today is not as difficult as it was before. Moreover, the Bougainvillea cultivation that started slowly has now gained momentum.
Temperature-ready plants
Bougainvilleas that withstand the country’s temperatures have made the news.
Demand has risen
Demand has risen with the arrival of hybrid varieties.
New plant image
New varieties have changed the image of a large plant that was once in the minds of Malayalis.
Colour appeal
One can choose their favorite by looking at the different colors of the flowers.
The Multi Graft method, which produces flowers of many colors, is also in high demand. This is also why Bougainvillea is becoming more popular among ornamental plants.
Sijil, a native of Kaathikuzhi near Chermanangad in Thrissur and an employee of the Legal Metrology Department, started this some time ago.
From the beginning, money was spent on it. When he couldn’t give enough attention due to his job, many ventures failed. It was at that time that he happened to see budded and grafted Bougainvilleas on social media and felt it was for him.
After failing in the first attempt, he was hesitant to continue. It was only after trying several times that he saw general success. Today’s growth is through methods he discovered by investigating the secrets behind it.
Siju and Shwetha
Initially, Siju and Shwetha worked together on this venture. In parallel, his wife Shwetha has also started a first-rate nursery and dog breeding business.
In addition to local and out-of-state varieties, there are also hybrid types. Many of these bloom within 6 months. Most varieties bloom throughout the year; some varieties bloom only once a year. Climate variations also affect flowering.
Thailand
They currently have saplings from countries like Thailand.
Indonesia
Hybrid types include saplings sourced from Indonesia.
Philippines
The collection also includes varieties from the Philippines.
More Than 100 Types
Currently, they have more than a hundred types of saplings.
Many Colours
There are many colors like red, yellow, pink, orange, and white.
The list of colors and varieties goes on, including Mali, Batik, Dolphin, Global Red, White Dolphin, and Sanchez.
They grow in any climate. There are different types of saplings available according to the customers’ needs. From saplings planted by cutting the main stem to saplings up to one meter high with plenty of flowers are available here.
Cutting Saplings
Saplings planted by cutting the main stem are available.
Regular Graft Saplings
Different types of saplings are available, such as regular graft saplings.
Small Graft Starters
Small saplings that are just starting to be grafted are also available.
Multi-Grafts
Siju says that multi-grafted saplings are in high demand, including multi-grafts with larger main stems.
The method adopted is Bark Grafting hybrid varieties onto the stem of the native variety. There are various types of saplings that can be grown in pots and planted in the ground.
We can shape them in any way we like. Other than needing to be watered during summer, they do not require much care.
The factor that attracts people to Bougainvillea is timing. Their beautiful appearance during the scorching summer is noteworthy. Hybrid varieties also bloom during the rainy season.
The season is from November to May. Thanks to the beauty of the colorful leaves, new flowers are produced well in temperatures up to 30 degrees Celsius.
Price Range
They have plants that cost from 250 to 8000 rupees. The reason for the higher price of these plants is often the sight of them flowering in various colors in a single pot.
This is also something that anyone can start with a small investment. The training and saplings needed to start this venture are available from them.
Training
The training needed to start this venture is available from them.
Saplings
The saplings needed to start this venture are also available.
Mailing
There is a system for mailing them to customers.
Direct Delivery
Large saplings are delivered directly.
Contact: 9947324032
