Why doesn't the bougainvillea bloom?
Main content introduction: This article discusses why bougainvillea doesn't bloom and provides insights into the blooming period and reasons for non-blooming in green plant flower cultivation. Here is a detailed introduction.
Although bougainvillea has a certain ornamental value, it is only appreciated when it blooms. Therefore, it has no ornamental value when it doesn't bloom, leading many people to wonder when bougainvillea blooms. However, most people may never see bougainvillea bloom during cultivation. So, why doesn't bougainvillea bloom? Let's find out together with the editor.
【One, when does bougainvillea bloom?】
Bougainvillea usually starts blooming in April and can bloom multiple times a year, which looks very beautiful and has a long blooming period. Generally, it blooms from April to November. However, some varieties may have different blooming times, so it's common to see bougainvillea bloom frequently during cultivation.
Many people love it, and if it is well cultivated at home, it can bloom throughout the year. However, if not properly cared for, it may not bloom even once a year. Therefore, to make it bloom, careful maintenance is needed, and it should be placed in a sunny location for cultivation to make the bougainvillea bloom faster.
【Two, why doesn't bougainvillea bloom?】
<1, Insufficient lighting>
Bougainvillea is native to tropical regions and enjoys plenty of sunlight. It requires sunlight throughout its growth period, even under direct exposure. The longer the daylight hours, the more flowers and the more vibrant the colors. Conversely, not only will it not bloom, but the leaves will also gradually fade and may exhibit leaf-falling phenomena.
<2, Improper watering>
Why doesn't bougainvillea bloom?
Do not water before the blooming period and control water intake appropriately. Excessive watering will affect the differentiation of flower buds and make blooming difficult. Moreover, bougainvillea requires ample nutrients, especially phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. However, excessive nitrogenous fertilizer will result in lush green leaves with few flowers.
<3, Overly dense branches>
Bougainvillea has a vigorous growth, becoming dense within a few months and requiring timely pruning. If the branches are not pruned in time and become too dense, it will cause excessive nutrient loss and affect the differentiation of flower buds, making blooming difficult.
【Three, what to do if bougainvillea doesn't bloom】
Bougainvillea prefers to grow in sunny locations, especially during the blooming period, where it needs long hours of sunlight to bloom. Therefore, when encountering non-blooming phenomena, the best approach is to enhance lighting. To make bougainvillea bloom continuously, it is necessary to control the growth of leaves. Hence, it's appropriate to increase the application of phosphorus fertilizer and avoid applying nitrogenous fertilizer.