Not being able to grow these here, Maria, all I can suggest is that you check it over really well, to see if you can find out what exactly is eating your plant. Then buy a suitable spray and take it outdoors to give it a thorough spraying, under the leaves as well as the tops.

Good luck - I do hope it recovers.

I 'think' in Florida bougainvillea grow outdoors, but I could be wrong... Copy and paste the link below into your web browser Maria and see if that helps with an i.d.

http://www.bgi-usa.com/bougainvillea-resource/pests-diseases.php