How to best care for double-petaled bougainvillea
Answering netizens' questions about the best way to care for double-petaled bougainvillea and briefly describing the cultivation methods and precautions for bougainvillea care, let's get to know more together.
The petals of bougainvillea look similar to leaves, but the colors are mostly bright pink, purple-red, etc., and they look very vibrant and beautiful when blooming.
There are many bougainvillea enthusiasts at home, and as a potted plant, bougainvillea is popular and its popularity remains high. Many enthusiasts follow the trend and buy them from the flower market, but don't know how to care for them. This is when we need to share some caring tips for bougainvillea to reignite the confidence of those who are about to give up on growing them!
Since this is a sharing of experience aimed at enthusiasts who have already purchased bougainvillea plants, there is no need to go into too much detail about the soil. Just make sure to repot every 1-2 years, using a mixture of garden soil, humus, and sand. It is best to choose a purple sand pottery pot.
I. Light
Many enthusiasts' bougainvillea either do not bloom or experience significant leaf drop. First, consider whether the bougainvillea is not getting enough light. Bougainvillea loves light, and insufficient light will affect its blooming. Ensure that the bougainvillea gets more than 8 hours of light every day, even in winter. During winter, you can place it in a bright area like the balcony.
II. Temperature
Bougainvillea thrives in temperatures between 22-32°C. To ensure the plant survives the winter, the temperature should be kept above 5°C, otherwise, it may freeze the plant.
III. Watering
Bougainvillea requires a lot of water during its growth and prefers a humid environment. Therefore, it is important to supplement water promptly during the hot summer, otherwise, the leaves may turn yellow and wither, and in severe cases, the plant may not bloom.
Water twice a day, in the morning and evening during summer, and avoid watering at noon to prevent the plant from being stimulated by the difference in water temperature and body temperature, which could cause the leaves to shrink rapidly. After the bougainvillea blooms, you can gradually reduce the frequency of watering, and in winter, you can even avoid watering until the soil is dry.
How to best care for double-petaled bougainvillea
IV. Fertilizing
Bougainvillea growth is quite dependent on fertilizer. When the weather warms up, fertilize every half month. During the growing period, apply cake fertilizer every 7-10 days, and during the blooming period, add 1-2 times of phosphorus fertilizer. When the weather gets cold, you can slowly reduce the application of fertilizer.
Many enthusiasts say that there is no problem with watering, but the bougainvillea still produces few flowers. Here, I need to remind everyone that when fertilizing, did you use urea? Bougainvillea is very sensitive to urea, so try to avoid any contact between the plant and urea.
V. Pruning
If the bougainvillea has a lot of leaves and flowers falling before and after blooming, this is a natural and common occurrence. Simply剪掉 the excess branches after they appear.
In addition, bougainvillea should undergo two major prunings a year, usually after the blooming period, to remove all diseased, overgrown, and decayed branches and leaves. This will ensure more flowers and new branches in the following year. Similarly, the pinching work done in July and August is also to make the flowers more abundant.
After reading the above care for bougainvillea, do you still say you can't care for it? In fact, compared to its ornamental value, the care for bougainvillea is very simple. Its bright colors when blooming make it a unique feature in the room. Enthusiasts will be delighted when they see the bougainvillea bloom.
The above is a specific introduction by GreenPlantAddict.com about how to best care for double-petaled bougainvillea and a brief description of the cultivation methods and precautions for bougainvillea care, for reference by netizens.