How to prune bougainvillea to make it bloom
This article brings you the topic of how to prune bougainvillea to make it bloom and the illustration of bougainvillea pruning methods, with the following detailed introduction.
In autumn and winter, some potted bougainvillea are still blooming, while others have already faded. So, do you need to prune the branches of bougainvillea when winter comes? How to care for bougainvillea in autumn and winter to make it grow better, survive the winter smoothly, and bloom more? How to prune bougainvillea in daily life? Coincidentally, several pots of bougainvillea that Xiao Ya keeps on the terrace are now in full bloom, with many flower buds and some already open, looking very beautiful. After entering winter, whether to prune the branches of bougainvillea actually depends on two situations:
How to prune bougainvillea? Remember "one point" to make it bloom more and have lush branches
First situation
In late autumn and early winter, for bougainvillea that have passed the flowering period or have already bloomed with all flowers faded, or potted bougainvillea that have not yet bloomed without flower buds, they can be pruned.
We can cut off some weak and slender branches, as well as some overly long branches. Pruning at this time helps it save nutrients and survive the winter smoothly. After pruning, place it in a place with sufficient sunlight. When the temperature drops to below 6 degrees, it needs to be kept warm and moved indoors for care. At this time, control the watering, reduce the amount and frequency of watering, and when the temperature is even lower, stop fertilizing to help it survive the winter. Next year, many flower buds will sprout on the branches, and the flowers will be full of branches.
How to prune bougainvillea to make it bloom
Second situation
If your potted bougainvillea still has many flower buds or is blooming at this time in early winter, of course, it should not be pruned, because it is the flowering period. If you cut it, there will be no flower buds left, so how can you enjoy the flowers? Therefore, as long as the temperature is suitable, above 20 degrees, there is no need to prune.
Not only should you not prune, but you also need to let it get more sunlight, place it in the sunniest spot, and water it with a compound fertilizer solution or fermented organic fertilizer every few days, or supplement a little potassium dihydrogen phosphate to make the flowers large and colorful. Its flowering period lasts for three to four months, so after the flowering period is over and all the flowers have bloomed, then you can prune.
You can prune bougainvillea at any time, but always remember one point
Although you can prune bougainvillea all year round, you should not prune excessively. Over-pruning or severe pruning can prevent flowering. After the flowering period is over, you can prune, cut off the残花, and reduce nutrient consumption. If you don't want to prune, you can provide it with a trellis to encourage it to climb up and grow into a beautiful and lush shape. In spring, you can do a medium cut, cutting off some useless branches that do not have the ability to bloom and encouraging it to sprout flowers. Should you prune bougainvillea in winter? Follow this one point, and it will survive the winter smoothly, with full branches of flower buds and blooming in abundance!
The above information (from GreenPlantAddict.com) on how to prune bougainvillea to make it bloom and the illustration of pruning methods is a small gardening tip that we hope can help you in your daily life!