Common Name: Bougainvillea California Gold 
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea 'California Gold' 
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Getting pricked by the thorns can cause dermatitis to animals and humans, as well as making contact with the sap. Ingestion of leaves or the sap can be mildly harmful to animals & humans. Symptoms of toxication can be nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea. No data was found to indicate the toxic elements.
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions: 
Climber
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Flowering 
Groundcover
High-Hedging 
Medium-Hedging 
Shrub
Tender Perennial (32°F/0°C)
Tree
Average Width Growth: 1 Foot - 20 Feet
Average Height Growth: 6 Feet - 20 Feet (with Climbing Support)
Plant Spacing: 3 Feet - 5 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 5 Years
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Full Shade - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil 
Blooming Seasons: Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.