What to do if Bougainvillea doesn't grow new branches
This article brings you the knowledge of Bougainvillea cultivation, dealing with the issue of Bougainvillea not growing new branches. Let's take a look together!
Some flower enthusiasts say that their Bougainvillea doesn't grow new branches. This usually falls into two situations: one is that the Bougainvillea grows normally but does not produce new branches, and the other is that the plant stops growing. If it's the first situation, based on the normal growth of Bougainvillea during the growing season, the upper branches, if not topped, will rarely sprout lateral buds from the lower trunk.
This is because the performance of the conductive tissue in all plants is more efficient in upward conduction. When the upper branches grow normally and vigorously, even if the plant's branches are topped, it is easy for new buds to sprout from the leaf axils of the topped branches after a period of time, and it is difficult for lateral buds to sprout from the lower trunk. This is the growth pattern of Bougainvillea.
To make Bougainvillea sprout small buds from the trunk, one would have to cut off all branches from the upper part of the plant where they branch out, and perhaps the lower part of the trunk will sprout new buds.
The second situation, where the Bougainvillea stops growing, in this case, the first thing we should consider is not pruning, but checking whether there are any issues with the daily maintenance. We can stimulate the growth of Bougainvillea by checking the roots, repotting and pruning the roots, and fertilizing.
Here is a detailed explanation of what to do if Bougainvillea doesn't grow new branches (topping is essential). I hope this article can bring you some help in green plant management!