Why doesn't the bougainvillea bloom?
This article provides a brief introduction to the reasons why bougainvillea doesn't bloom and some small experiences in green plant care for solving the problem of non-blooming bougainvillea. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Everyone knows that bougainvillea blooms brilliantly in the summer, which has made many people eager to buy several pots. It is a plant that is resistant to sun and drought, with a very strong growth ability, and theoretically, it does not require much care to grow and bloom on its own.
However, the reality is quite the opposite. Some new potted plants bought by people die within a few days. What's going on? This doesn't match the tough growth ability of bougainvillea. In fact, the main reason for this situation is that people, with good intentions, do something wrong. There is one thing that should never be done, as it will certainly lead to the death of the bougainvillea. Let's find out together.
The thing that accelerates the death of bougainvillea is "washing the roots." Many people may not understand this. Isn't washing the roots to help it grow better? How can it be a reason for not surviving? Let me explain it to you, and you will understand after reading this.
Usually, the bougainvillea bought is a young seedling, grown from cuttings, so its drawback is that the root system is not rich enough. When selling, merchants will specifically wrap the roots with soil to form a soil ball to protect the roots. However, if the roots are washed clean and replanted immediately after buying, the fragile roots are easily damaged. Moreover, a sudden change in environment can also lead to weak plant growth, so new potted plants are prone to die after washing the roots.
Why doesn't the bougainvillea bloom?
But many plant enthusiasts still do the thing of washing the roots because everyone thinks that the original soil must be bad, and merchants won't use good soil to grow just to make money. Hence, the practice of washing roots originated, originally intended to replace the bad soil with more nutritious soil to promote growth. However, unexpectedly, this action brings very serious consequences. After washing the roots, the plant's ability to adapt to the pot decreases, making it difficult to care for.
So, how should the newly bought bougainvillea potted plant be cared for? First of all, it is definitely not to wash the roots. Use the original pot and soil to grow for a period of time, and place it in a shady place to adapt to the pot. When the branches and leaves become lively, it means that it has started to adapt to the environment, and then it's okay to wash the roots. Because most of the original soil is sticky loess, which is not conducive to the plant's growth in the long run, it must be replaced to ensure its healthy growth.
When changing the soil, first soak the soil ball until it is soft, so it's easy to remove the mud on the roots. After potting, you can trim the branches and leaves appropriately to reduce their consumption, thus leaving more nutrients in the roots to help them grow. As long as the roots are alive, there is no need to worry about not growing lush branches and leaves.
It is believed that newly bought bougainvillea should not be rushed to change pots or soil but should focus on adapting to the pot. Only after the plant has adapted in the later stage can various care measures be taken. Have you remembered this?
The above introduction by Green Plant Enthusiast Network on the reasons why bougainvillea doesn't bloom and the solutions to the problem of non-blooming bougainvillea, have you understood?