How to care for Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea care knowledge series, about how to care for Bougainvillea and the cultivation and management of Bougainvillea, the following website editor will introduce to the netizens.
Bougainvillea care "skills", as long as four points are done well, it can bloom continuously for 300 days
Nowadays, there are many people sharing pictures of Bougainvillea blooming online, all saying that they have been blooming continuously for a whole year, able to bloom for more than 300 days. However, many people can only get it to bloom once or twice a year, and some can't even get it to bloom at all. In fact, caring for Bougainvillea requires skills. As long as we don't choose lazy-flowering varieties like Green Leaf Scarlet, Green Leaf Water Red, and Small Leaf Purple, in most regions, as long as you master four points, they can bloom continuously for a year without interruption, but you must do them well. Today, let's talk about these four points.
1. Temperature
Bougainvillea needs the right temperature to grow well and bloom abundantly. We can understand it this way: the higher the temperature, the better the flowers bloom, and the more vibrant the color of the flowers. Therefore, it is a typical heat-loving plant. Low temperatures can lead to poor color of the flowers and may prevent them from blooming. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off gradually, and if the temperature is below 0 degrees, most Bougainvillea will freeze to death. At home, we must ensure that the temperature does not drop below 15 degrees to ensure normal growth and blooming. If you observe carefully, you will find that Bougainvillea blooms the most and most vigorously in summer, so we need to maintain a suitable temperature.
2. Potting Soil
If you want Bougainvillea to grow well and bloom abundantly, remember to use a small pot and well-drained soil. Because with a large pot, the soil dries slowly after watering, absorbs more water, and the blooming ability is weakened. Moreover, if the soil is not breathable, the same situation will occur. We need the soil to dry quickly and then wet again, giving it a sense of crisis, which is what we call proper water control. This ensures that it continuously produces flower buds and blooms. Therefore, use a smaller pot, breathable pot, and well-drained soil. As long as the potting soil is completely dry and watered promptly, it is hard for the Bougainvillea not to bloom.
3. Sunlight
Bougainvillea is a plant that requires full sun. To make it bloom continuously without becoming leggy, it must receive plenty of sunlight. Therefore, if we ensure it gets more than 10 hours of sunlight every day, the Bougainvillea you are growing will bloom continuously no matter where it is placed. If your home lacks sunlight, try to ensure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight; otherwise, you will find that the Bougainvillea doesn't bloom at all. Always follow the advice to ensure proper water control when sunlight is weak, and try to place it in a well-lit area. Even with more than 10 hours of sunlight, it will bloom without water control.
How to care for Bougainvillea
4. Fertilization
Bougainvillea has a high demand for fertilizer as it grows and blooms continuously. If it is grown in a small pot without fertilizing, it will show symptoms of yellowing leaves and stunted growth, eventually stopping growth and not blooming at all. Therefore, regular fertilization is a must. What kind of fertilizer should be chosen? Preferably one with a high phosphorus content and no lack of other elements, as phosphorus promotes blooming without affecting growth or the development of its roots, and allows it to continuously produce flower buds. Therefore, choosing the right fertilizer is important, such as the well-known "Flower多多二号," which ensures an adequate supply of phosphorus, allowing it to grow and bloom continuously.
Caring for Bougainvillea is this simple. The reason why others can make it bloom continuously and beautifully, even in full bloom, is because these four points are followed. If you also want this, you can follow these four points, and it is guaranteed to bloom continuously in your home for more than 300 days a year.
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