Dear fellow gardener, your bougainvillea has bloomed, isn't it beautiful enough to make your heart bloom? However, after the flowers have bloomed, you can't just let it grow freely. Today, let me explain in detail how to handle your bougainvillea after it has flowered, to make your precious plants even more beautiful and charming!
I. Prune the branches to maintain aesthetics
After the bougainvillea blooms, many withered flowers and dry leaves will be left on the branches. At this time, you need to pick up your gardening shears and give them a careful pruning.
1. Remove withered flowers: Cut off the withered flowers along with their pedicels. This can prevent the breeding of pests and diseases, and also allow the plant to concentrate nutrients, promoting the growth of new flowers.
2. Prune dry leaves: Check the branches and cut off the withered, yellow, and weak leaves to maintain ventilation and light for the plant.
3. Thin out branches: For overly dense branches, you can thin them out, keeping strong and well-directed branches to make the plant more aesthetically pleasing.
II. Fertilize and maintain, supplement nutrients
The bougainvillea after flowering needs more nutrients to maintain growth, so fertilizing at this time is particularly important.
1. Choose fertilizer: You can choose a compound fertilizer or a fertilizer specially designed for flowering plants, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate.
2. Fertilizing method: The day after pruning, you can fertilize the bougainvillea. Sprinkle the fertilizer evenly on the soil surface, then water lightly to allow the fertilizer to seep into the soil.
3. Fertilizing frequency: Fertilize once every 15 days or so to meet the plant's nutritional needs.
III. Watering management, keep the soil moist
Bougainvillea likes a humid environment, but the soil should not be too wet. Here are some watering tips:
1. Observe the soil: Before watering, first check the dryness and wetness of the soil. If the soil surface is dry, you can water it.
2. Water thoroughly: When watering, water thoroughly to allow the water to penetrate deep into the soil.
3. Avoid waterlogging: After watering, drain the water in time to avoid root rot caused by waterlogging.
IV. Adjust light to promote floweringBougainvillea likes plenty of sunlight, but also avoid direct sunlight. Here are some suggestions:
1. Choose a suitable location: Place the bougainvillea in a sunny spot, but avoid direct sunlight.
2. Adjust light: If there is insufficient light, you can adjust the plant's position or use artificial light to supplement it.
3. Avoid excessive shading: Excessive shading will cause the plant to grow slowly and reduce flowering.
V. Pest and disease control, ensure healthAfter the bougainvillea blooms, it may encounter some troubles with pests and diseases. Here are some common pests and diseases and their control methods:
1. Aphids: Spray with soapy water or insecticide.2. Spider mites: Spray with acaricide.3. Powdery mildew: Spray with carbendazim or chlorothalonil.Dear fellow gardener, the above are the methods for handling your bougainvillea after it has flowered. As long as you take good care of it, your bougainvillea will surely become more and more beautiful, becoming a bright scenery in your home! Remember, growing flowers is like taking care of a child, it requires patience and care. May your bougainvillea bloom with prosperity and be filled with happiness!