Choose the right variety of bougainvillea, adjust light and temperature, reasonably watering, pruning and fertilizing, pest and disease control As winter approaches, many flower friends are beginning to worry about how to safely survive the winter for their beloved bougainvillea bonsai. As a highly ornamental flower, the maintenance of its bonsai in winter is particularly important. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the techniques of bougainvillea bonsai for winter and help your bonsai survive a warm winter. It is crucial to choose the right bougainvillea varieties suitable for growing in winter. According to authoritative industry reports, the following bougainvillea varieties are relatively cold-resistant in winter and are suitable for maintenance as bonsai: 1. Safflower bougainvillea: Strong cold resistance, suitable for planting in northern China.
2. Yellow Bougainvillea: It has good cold resistance and is suitable for planting in the southern region.
3. White Bougainvillea: It has average cold resistance and is suitable for planting in warm areas. Adjust the light and temperature 1. Light: The sunshine is relatively sparse in winter, and the bougainvillea bonsai requires sufficient scattered light. Place the bonsai in a sunny place indoors, such as a balcony, window sill, etc.
2. Temperature: Keep the indoor temperature above 15℃ to avoid freezing damage caused by low temperatures to bougainvillea. If the indoor temperature is too low, the following measures can be taken: (1) Use heating or electric heater to increase the indoor temperature;(2) Place it around the bonsai Thermal insulation materials, such as foam boards, cotton wool, etc.;(3) Place the bonsai indoors close to the heating. Reasonable watering 1. Watering frequency: In winter, the water demand for bougainvillea is reduced, and it is generally enough to water bougainvillea 1-2 times a week.
2. Watering method: Use spraying or dipping basin method to avoid water stains remaining on the leaves and causing diseases. pruning and fertilization 1. pruning: Bougainvillea grows slowly in winter, so dead branches and sick branches can be appropriately pruned to keep the plant type beautiful.
2. Fertilization: Bougainvillea requires less fertilizer in winter, so the number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced. In winter, compound fertilizers with low nitrogen, high phosphorus and potassium can be used and applied every 20 days. Pest and insect pest control 1. Observe leaves: Regularly observe the leaves of Bougainvillea bonsai and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
2. Clean environment: Maintain indoor ventilation, regularly clean the environment around the bonsai, and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
Through the above five aspects of maintenance, I believe that your bougainvillea bonsai will be able to safely survive the cold winter. During this process, you also need to pay attention to weather changes and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner. May your bougainvillea bonsai bloom beautiful in winter. Flowers add warmth and joy to your family.