How to care for Bougainvillea during its blooming period
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to care for Bougainvillea during its blooming period and how to double the number of flowers through green plant and flower cultivation methods. Next, the editor will introduce them.
In June, Bougainvillea in the northern regions also enters its blooming period. In the southern regions, Bougainvillea blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, while in the north, it only blooms in summer. The blooming of Bougainvillea is mainly influenced by local temperatures; the higher the temperature and the stronger the sunlight, the easier it is for Bougainvillea to bloom.
If you want your Bougainvillea to bloom more, you should first move it outdoors to an open-air environment. Outdoor sunlight is more direct, and the duration of daylight is longer, which enhances the duration of sunlight exposure. This strengthens photosynthesis, allowing the roots to absorb more nutrients and water to supply the flowers.
In short, most flowering plants cannot grow without sunlight, and this is especially true for Bougainvillea. The higher the temperature and the stronger the sunlight, the easier it is for it to bloom. China has a vast north-south span; the further north, the lower the temperature, and the later Bougainvillea blooms. In the northeast, it is even rare to see Bougainvillea in the flower market.
Bougainvillea is a typical tropical plant, suitable for cultivation in the southern regions of China, such as Guangdong and Guangxi. Bougainvillea is随处可见 in the Guangdong area and is even the city flower of Shenzhen. The local climate conditions are suitable for the growth of Bougainvillea, so it does not require much effort to manage, and it can still bloom profusely.
How to care for Bougainvillea during its blooming period
Different environments nurture different types of plants. The plants grow best in their native habitats. For example, in the Shandong region, except for Bougainvillea cultivated in greenhouses, those grown outdoors have only a three-month blooming period. When the temperature drops below 25 degrees Celsius, the blooming period ends.
When Bougainvillea enters the blooming period, there are three conditions to pay attention to during maintenance: full sunlight in an open-air environment, less watering in daily care, and keeping the soil dry. If Bougainvillea is watered too much, it may only grow leaves and not bloom, resulting in dense green leaves but no flowers. This is a typical problem caused by excessive watering.
In dry soil, Bougainvillea's absorption ability is stronger, and the roots can absorb more nutrients and trace elements from the soil to achieve blooming. If the soil remains moist for a long time, the roots will absorb more water, supplying the leaves' growth. More water leads to leaf growth, while less water leads to blooming. The key is how you control it.
Bougainvillea is not afraid of direct sunlight. Even with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius in Guangdong, it still blooms. The same is true in other regions. In summer, place it in the courtyard without much attention, let it get drenched in the rain and bask in the sun, and the number of flowers will actually double. Rainwater contains a lot of trace elements, which can help the growth and blooming of Bougainvillea.
About fertilizing Bougainvillea during maintenance, you can simply sprinkle a handful of urea or monopotassium phosphate granules on the surface of the flower soil. Applying fertilizer once in summer is enough.
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