Light
Bougainvillea are low maintenance but require a few conditions to thrive, including full sun.
Giving your bougainvillea will increase its vitality and the number of blooms it develops throughout the year.
One must be that the soil is well-draining.
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Bougainvillea will not tolerate soil that soil that holds water.
Fertilizer
Bougainvillea are heavy feeders, and their enormous blooms demand many nutrients.
Regular feeding will help ensure those profuse blooms do not disappoint you.
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Applying aflowering shrub fertilizertwice a year is a good idea to help keep your bougainvillea healthy and happy.
Regular maintenance pruning will help your bougainvillea stay gorgeous season after season.
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First, confirm your bougainvillea gets plenty of sunlight.
Water your plant regularly, but be careful not to overwater; bougainvillea don’t like wet feet.
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The time and effort spent propagating from seed is not worth the low germination rate.
Before the first frost, bring your potted bougainvillea indoors to a sunny spot, like a south-facing window.
Keep an eye out for pests, like aphids or whiteflies, which are more common indoors.
If your bougainvillea is in the ground, consider covering it with a frost cloth during cold spells.
Whiteflies are another common pest, leaving behind sticky honeydew and causing yellowing and wilting of leaves.
Treat a white fly infestation with mild insecticide or horticultural soap.
Avoid overwatering and properly remove yard waste to reduce the chance of theseissues occurring.
Pruning can also stimulate blooming by promoting new growth.
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