"Bougainvillea" not blooming? Use this "dirty stuff" as fertilizer
As a common ornamental plant in southern courtyards, the issue of bougainvillea not blooming has puzzled many gardening enthusiasts. In fact, just by mastering a few key techniques, especially using kitchen waste to make special fertilizer, you can achieve the grand scene of a blooming bougainvillea wall.
Basic Care Points for Bougainvillea
Environmental Control Standards
The optimal temperature range for bougainvillea growth is 18-28°C, and it needs to maintain above 10°C in winter to prevent frost damage. Ensure at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily, and provide some shading during the noon in summer. It is recommended to use slightly acidic soil with a pH value of 5.5-6.5, combined with perlite to enhance breathability.
Scientific Watering Plan
In spring and autumn, keep the soil slightly moist (water content 40%), mist in the morning and evening in summer to increase humidity, and control water in winter until the soil dryness reaches 60% before watering. Implement 20-day water control stimulation before blooming: when the leaves are slightly wilted, water with half-transparency, and repeat 3 times to effectively promote bud differentiation.
Advanced Care Techniques
Repotting Operation Specifications
Change to a larger pot every March to April, retaining 1/3 of the original soil. The recommended new soil formula is: 4 parts of decomposed leaf soil + 2 parts of river sand + 1 part of bone meal. After repotting, water with a root-setting water (adding a 1000-fold solution of root-promoting powder), and place in a shady area to acclimate for 7 days.
Key Points for Cutting Propagation
Select semi-woody branches, retain 3 buds, and make a 45-degree oblique cut. Use a matrix of vermiculite + perlite (1:1), maintain 80% humidity, and it will root in about 20 days at a temperature of 25°C. It is recommended to do this during the plum rain season, with a survival rate of up to 90%.
Complete Guide to Fish Intestine Fertilizer
Collect fish innards and place them in a sealed bucket, add rice washing water in a 1:3 ratio, and put in 2 EM bacteria tablets to accelerate fermentation. Ferment for 15 days in summer and 30 days in winter. Dilute 50 times when using, apply every 10 days during the budding stage, and use in combination with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers for better results.
By systematically controlling the environment and using homemade fish intestine fertilizer, not only can the blooming quality of bougainvillea be improved, but the blooming period can also be extended to 180 days. It is recommended to keep a growth log during the maintenance process, recording key data such as temperature and fertilization, and gradually master a personalized care plan.