When does Bougainvillea sprout?
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After the beginning of spring, some flower enthusiasts notice that many plants start to sprout, and even those that haven't sprouted yet have their buds swelling, ready to turn green. However, the Bougainvillea, which has shed its leaves due to low temperatures in winter, remains bare and shows no signs of sprouting. Is it dead? The lack of sprouting in Bougainvillea does not necessarily mean it's dead; it might not have woken up from the cold of winter yet. In the face of unsprouted Bougainvillea, we can do the following.
Bougainvillea not sprouting
Check if it's still alive
When the minimum temperature is above five degrees, if the Bougainvillea shows no signs of sprouting, you can check if it's still alive. The method is to gently remove a bit of bark from the top of the twig and observe the color of the bark. If the bark is a vibrant green and shows no signs of dehydration, the whole plant is fine, and you can wait for it to sprout. If the bark is not green, appears yellow or brown, and is not fresh, it has at least died. You can continue to dig deeper. If you find green bark below, it means only a part of the branches have been frostbitten, and the thicker part below is fine. If you keep digging down to the root and still find no green bark, it means the whole plant has died and can be discarded.
Bougainvillea not sprouting
Increase soil moisture
Once it's confirmed that the Bougainvillea is still alive and the temperature is gradually rising, you can water it moderately, making the potting soil slightly more moist than in winter, to promote root activity and help the new buds sprout earlier. Watering should be done in the morning when the sun comes out, and after watering, ensure good ventilation, allowing the potting soil to dry out a bit before nightfall. Note that this is about slightly increasing the watering, making the soil slightly moist, not as strict as controlling water in winter. Avoid overwatering before sprouting, as the plant might survive the winter only to be drowned in the spring.
Bougainvillea not sprouting
More sunlight
Bougainvillea loves sunlight, and there's no doubt about that. If you want it to sprout earlier in the spring, you should expose it to more sunlight, ideally full-day exposure. More sunlight not only promotes the growth of new buds but may also result in the new buds flowering directly. Bougainvillea that does not receive enough sunlight may sprout but is prone to growing long, leafy branches without flowers. Some flower enthusiasts worry that Bougainvillea without leaves might die from exposure, but as long as the roots are fine and the potting soil remains moist, I've never seen any die from sunlight.
When does Bougainvillea sprout?
Bougainvillea not sprouting
Be patient
As long as the Bougainvillea is not dead, it will sprout sooner or later. Don't rush, take your time, and don't look for quick fixes, as they won't make the Bougainvillea sprout and might even kill it. The speed at which Bougainvillea sprouts is related to many factors, with the main three being whether the plant is strong, whether the winter temperature was consistently low, and whether the current temperature is stable. If the plant is weak, the winter temperature was not ideal, and the current temperature is fluctuating, you will have to wait a bit longer for it to sprout.
Bougainvillea not sprouting
When Bougainvillea sheds leaves in winter and before new leaves grow in the spring, it is essential to control watering and not to fertilize. If some flower enthusiasts want to repot the Bougainvillea, it is relatively suitable to do so before sprouting, choosing a stable temperature and sunny weather to proceed. After repotting and acclimating, new buds and roots will grow.
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