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How to extend the blooming period of Bougainvillea? These care methods you need to know

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This beautiful flower is loved by a large number of gardening enthusiasts, and everyone wants to enjoy its blossoms for a little longer. So here comes the question: how can we extend its blooming period? We can take measures in three aspects: flower fertilizer, light and temperature. For flower fertilizer, we can increase the amount used and at the same time increase the amount of P and K elements; for light, we need to ensure 10 to 12 hours per day, and if that is not enough, artificial supplemental lighting can be used; for temperature, it needs to be kept at around 20°C.

1. The blooming period of this plant

Its blooming period is relatively long compared with other plants. Generally speaking, its flowering time is concentrated from around November to around April of the following year. That is to say, if it is cared for well, each blooming period can last as long as five to six months. However, it also varies depending on the variety and the region where it is grown. The above situation is only approximate.

2. How to extend it

(1) Flower fertilizer: This aspect is undoubtedly very important. We all know that flowering consumes a great deal of nutrients. To extend the blooming period, the nutrients contained in the soil alone are not enough. At this point, we need to apply some flower fertilizer. We can choose to use some compound fertilizer, as well as superphosphate. Using them alternately gives the best effect. In addition, other liquid fertilizers are also fine. As for the specific nutrient elements, we can use more fertilizer containing high amounts of the two elements P and K to promote the differentiation of flower buds.

(2) Light: This plant loves light very much. Especially during the flowering period. Light allows the plant to accumulate some nutrients. Therefore, to extend its blooming period, we must give it more sunshine. Ensuring 10 to 12 hours per day is best. If that cannot be met, artificial supplemental lighting is also acceptable. However, it should be noted that ventilation conditions must be guaranteed.

(3) Temperature: Only by adjusting this factor properly can we ensure that it blooms for a long time. We can keep it at around 20 degrees. In addition, it is also somewhat related to the amount of flower fertilizer used; if the temperature is high enough, then it does not matter if more flower fertilizer is applied.

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