Introduction and Growth Process of Bougainvillea
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Bougainvillea symbolizes tenacity, as the petals are triangular in shape, which makes one think of a "triangle love" relationship. Therefore, do not send bougainvillea to your beloved goddess.
Bougainvillea is also known as three-leaf梅花or leaf flower. The flowering period of bougainvillea is long, generally from April to October. In fact, as long as it is ensured 7-8 hours of sunlight and a temperature between 15-30 degrees, the flowering period of bougainvillea can last for half a year. There are many colors of bougainvillea flowers, including red, purple, pink, and white.
Modern poetry "Guest in Yuexi" mentions, "Ethereal notes swinging in the air, bougainvillea blooming adorns the path." This indicates that bougainvillea represents auspiciousness.
Is bougainvillea easy to care for? Actually, it is very easy to care for bougainvillea, but the climate in the north is not suitable, and overwintering is an issue! If conditions allow to survive the cold winter, bougainvillea is very easy to care for!
The original habitat of bougainvillea is the tropical region of Brazil. Due to its high ornamental value, it is now cultivated in most countries around the world, and there are also greenhouse pot plants in northern China (most of which are transported from the south), because it is prone to freezing in winter. Bougainvillea needs to be in an environment above 5 degrees to survive the winter safely (this is why it is not commonly seen in the north, as it is not easy to overwinter). Bougainvillea is also heat-resistant and does not require special care (shading) in summer.
Bougainvillea is a藤本woody shrub, so it can grow upwards without support during the cultivation process. The main stem is thick, the roots are straight, and the lateral roots are also well-developed. When planting bougainvillea in pots, it generally does not need to grow very tall. The main root should be cut to promote the growth of lateral roots and to limit the upward growth of bougainvillea.
Bougainvillea being a vine means that in a natural environment, it grows by climbing large trees and prefers scattered light. Therefore, when growing bougainvillea, it should be placed in a sunny location so that it can grow vigorously. Remember not to place it in a dark and shady place.
Introduction and Growth Process of Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea prefers slightly acidic soil. When preparing the soil, you can add some fully decomposed leaves, which become acidic during decomposition. The amount of leaves in a pot of soil should not exceed half to prevent the leaves from heating up and burning the roots.
The leaves of bougainvillea are very thin, which means they cannot store a large amount of nutrients. Therefore, when fertilizing bougainvillea, it is important to adopt the principle of frequent fertilization with small amounts. Fertilize once every half month, preferably using organic fertilizers (such as soybean cakes, ripe soybeans, steamed bun crumbs, or adding a few drops of milk to the water). It is best not to use foliar fertilizers because even a slight interruption in foliar fertilization can cause leaf dropping, yellowing, and other nutritional deficiencies. Only when the plant is in a diseased state can foliar fertilizers be补充.
Bougainvillea prefers a humid environment but is also drought-resistant. Therefore, when watering, do not water until the soil is dry, and when watering, let the water flow out from the bottom of the pot (when it's dry in winter, just water to keep it moist), but do not let it accumulate water.
It is important to prune bougainvillea after the flowering period each year. Bougainvillea branches grow very densely and need to be thinned to allow light to shine inside and increase ventilation, making the branches stronger (it's okay if you don't know how to prune; you can follow Lao Li, who will learn pruning techniques with everyone later. Pruning includes thinning, shortening, and shaping, such as green hedges, which are considered shortening pruning).
The detailed introduction mentioned above about the introduction and growth process of bougainvillea, as well as its brief introduction and characteristics, have you understood them?