Autumn Care for Bougainvillea
Answering netizens' questions about the care of the woody flower Bougainvillea in autumn, here are the detailed contents to be shared.
Autumn is a good season for plant growth, and the management of Bougainvillea in autumn is particularly important. During this season, Bougainvillea accumulates nutrients and stores energy, preparing for flowering in early winter or even winter. As a tropical plant, most Bougainvillea can only differentiate and form flower buds under short-day conditions or adverse environments, and then bloom around National Day or even during the periods of the Mid-Autumn Festival, New Year's Day, and Spring Festival.
Utilizing this characteristic of Bougainvillea, we should take good care of it in autumn, ensuring adequate water and fertilizer (G-Y). Let it grow comfortably, accumulating nutrients and energy. A month before blooming, we should create an adverse environment appropriately, control water and fertilizer to promote bud differentiation, and then provide sufficient water and fertilizer (G-Y) when the flowers are about to bloom, which will result in a vibrant display of flowers!
Therefore, in the months of August and September, the writer is very meticulous in caring for Bougainvillea. Fertilize where needed and provide an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (G-Y) to facilitate the accumulation of nutrient dry matter, strengthen the stems, and store energy for flowering. Supplementing fertilizers naturally requires sufficient water, as water promotes fertilizer absorption. Without water, fertilizers cannot be absorbed, and strong sunlight can easily burn the leaves with ultraviolet radiation. Ensuring the supply of water and fertilizers (G-Y), Bougainvillea will experience a growth peak in autumn, new branches will sprout, and after pinching the tips, the new branches will gradually mature. By the beginning of the tenth lunar month, the plant will display its beautiful flowers. Of course, occasional one or two days of wilted leaves due to lack of water will not affect its growth and can even be a test and exercise for the plant.
For some Bougainvillea varieties that bloom throughout the year, such as Si Si Zhi, Shui Hong, Hua Ye Bise, and some double-petaled varieties, special care should be taken. This includes controlling water, fertilizing during flowering, removing spent flowers after blooming, fertilizing to promote growth, and then controlling water to promote flowering, repeating this cycle for multiple blooms.
The above are the writer's observations and experiences in cultivating and caring for Bougainvillea in autumn. As climates vary from place to place, this information is for reference and exchange among flower enthusiasts.
This pot of red Bougainvillea has a good blooming habit. By August, almost all the branches are mature, and controlling water can result in a vibrant bloom. However, I still need to wait patiently, reduce water and fertilizer (G-Y) appropriately to prevent flowering, and wait until the purple Bougainvillea branches are also mature before allowing both to bloom together. The aim is to have a garden full of blooming flowers, creating a colorful spectacle!
The red Bougainvillea is still sprouting, and I must wait for these buds to grow into mature branches before allowing a uniform bloom for a spectacular effect.
Some neighboring potted plants have branches at different maturity levels. Branches with excessive fertilizer continue to sprout, while those with the right amount of fertilizer mature. Large purple flowers bloom sporadically and require different measures. Ensuring that mature branches do not shed leaves, while late-maturing branches are supplemented with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote quick maturity, facilitating uniform water control and flowering.
This purple Bougainvillea was heavily pruned in July, and the new branches are all tender. It will take another fifty days for them to mature, reaching the end of September or the beginning of October. At that time, a uniform water control in the whole garden will facilitate care and ensure a garden full of flowers. With fewer branches and sufficient fertilizer, the management of this plant involves frequent pinching of the tops, controlling water, and increasing phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to prevent further vegetative growth and promote branch maturity. The Si Si Zhi below it is already blooming for the third time, and only its water and fertilizer (G-Y) can be ensured.
The detailed explanation of the autumn care for Bougainvillea (图文) introduced above is hoped to bring you help in green plant management!