Leaf Flower
The editor answers related questions about the woody flower Bougainvillea for netizens, key points for cultivating Leaf Flower (Bougainvillea), keep reading!
Bougainvillea, also known as Paper Flower, Nine Petal, Three-leafed plum blossom,pubescentapricot,簕杜鹃, Triangle Flower, Leaf Flower, Leaf plum blossom, Paper Flower, South American Purple JASMINE, etc., is a evergreen climbing shrub. It prefers a warm and humid climate, is not cold-resistant, and can only survive the winter safely above 3°C, and it can bloom above 15°C. It enjoys plenty of sunlight.
The flowering period of Leaf Flower is relatively long, with many beautiful flowers. In the south, the flowering period is usually from October of the current year to early June of the following year. How to make potted Leaf Flower bloom more? The author believes that the following aspects of work must be done:
One, the selection of potting soil
Leaf Flower is not strict about soil, but it fears waterlogging and is not flood-resistant. Therefore, it is necessary to choose loose and well-draining potting soil. Generally, a mixture of 4 parts humus soil, 4 parts garden soil, and 2 parts sand can be used as the potting soil, or dried pond mud mixed with some coal cake slag can also be used as pot soil.
Two, reasonable fertilization
To make Leaf Flower bloom more, it is necessary to ensure sufficient nutrients, and fertilization should be timely and appropriate. During the growth peak from April to July, liquid fertilizer should be applied every 7 to 10 days to promote plant growth. Fertilizers can include 10% to 20% decomposed bean cake, rapeseed cake water, or human waste water, etc. From August, to promote the formation of flower buds, fertilizers high in phosphorus should be applied, once every 10 days, using 20% decomposed chicken, duck, pigeon dung, and fish waste liquid fertilizer. From October, when the flowering period begins, until mid-November, a phosphorus-rich fertilizer should be applied every half month, with a fertilizer solution concentration of 30% to 40%. After each flowering, a top dressing should be added, ensuring that the Leaf Flower continues to receive nutrient supplementation during the flowering period.
Three, water control before flowering
Leaf Flower's watering is usually based on the principle of "not watering when not dry, and watering thoroughly when watering." However, to make Leaf Flower bloom neatly and with more flowers, water control must be carried out before flowering. From September, the watering of Leaf Flower should be controlled, only watering when the potting soil is dry and the leaves are drooping, continuing for half a month. After half a month, return to normal watering. During the water control period, fertilization should be avoided to prevent root burn. After about a month, Leaf Flower will show buds and bloom, with flowers opening neatly and abundantly.
Four, loosening soil, weeding, and repotting
Due to long-term watering, fertilizing, and rainwater erosion, the potting soil of Leaf Flower is prone to compaction. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly loosen the soil and remove weeds from the potting soil to promote the growth of Leaf Flower. Otherwise, soil compaction and waterlogging can easily cause root rot or poor growth. Moreover, Leaf Flower grows rapidly with a well-developed root system and many fibrous roots, requiring repotting once a year.
Five, proper pruning
Leaf Flower grows rapidly, and during the growing period, it is important to shape and prune to promote the growth of lateral branches and more flowering branches. The number of pruning is generally 1 to 3 times, not too many, otherwise, it will affect the number of flowers. After each flowering, remove the残花 in time to reduce nutrient consumption. After the flowering period, thin out dense branches, inner branches, suckering branches, and weak branches, and generally do not prune other branches or only slightly prune the branch tips, avoiding heavy pruning to shorten the next growth period, promoting early and multiple flowering.
Six, pay attention to sunlight and ventilation
Leaf Flower is a positive plant. To ensure normal growth of branches and leaves and increase the number of flowers, it must be placed in a location with plenty of light and good ventilation, allowing it to receive 8 to 12 hours of sunlight a day. If the placement location is often shaded, it will cause the plant to grow excessively and reduce the number of flowers. If the placement location is not ventilated or the pots are placed too closely together, it will cause leaf drop, especially in hot summers with sudden changes from hot to rainy, which can easily cause large-scale leaf drop, affecting plant growth and flowering.
Seven, strengthen pest and disease control
Common pests of Leaf Flower include leaf beetles and aphids, and common diseases include tip blight. It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil and remove weeds, promptly remove withered branches and diseased leaves, and pay attention to ventilation to reduce the spread of pathogens. Strengthen disease inspection and handle it in time when symptoms are found. Use solutions like dimethoate and thiophanate-methyl for control.
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