Bougainvillea growing leggy in autumn without blooming? Pay attention to 3 points, and small flowers will grow in 30 days

Bougainvillea is a relatively common household flower. It is easy to care for and blooms beautifully, making it a must-have choice for flower lovers. Logically, bougainvillea should also bloom quite vigorously in autumn, but these few pots at Huahua's home, for some unknown reason, only grew leggy without blooming, which is really worrying. After asking a neighbor who is an expert at growing flowers, I learned that the problem was in these 3 areas.

1. Sunlight must be sufficient

Bougainvillea is different from other flowering plants; it is not afraid of long periods of sunlight. If you want bougainvillea to bloom, then it is best to maintain 8 hours of light every day. Only in this way can bougainvillea absorb enough nutrients from the light, so blooming will not be a problem. The suitable growing temperature for bougainvillea is around 20 degrees, so at this time flower lovers in the north must do a good job of keeping it warm in winter.

2. Control the amount of water

Bougainvillea is not a water-loving plant. Apart from needing more water in summer when the weather is hot, at other times you need to learn to control the amount of water. Especially before blooming. Generally, we need to start controlling water in September, watering only after the potting soil has completely dried each time. This process needs to last for about half a month, and after half a month normal watering amounts can be restored. Remember not to apply fertilizer water while controlling water, otherwise it may cause root rot and black rot.

3. Repot regularly

Bougainvillea is a flower that grows very quickly, which also means that as it grows, its root system will become larger and larger. At this time, it is best to change its potting soil once a year. Because potted bougainvillea is exposed to water flushing for a long time, the soil will inevitably become compacted. At this time it cannot provide enough nutrients to ensure the growth of bougainvillea, so repotting becomes especially important. Besides repotting, we can also regularly remove weeds from the pot to ensure the supply of nutrients.

In addition to the 3 points mentioned above by Huahua, you can also prevent branches from growing leggy by pruning them. Pruning branches is generally chosen in spring and autumn, cutting off rotten branches and pest-damaged branches, so that the branches will grow at a more even rate, and vigorous blooming every year can also be ensured.

If your bougainvillea, like Huahua's, always grows leggy without blooming, then quickly check whether these aspects have not been cared for properly. After correcting them, I believe your bougainvillea can also bloom vigorously in every pot. If you have any other tips for promoting bougainvillea blooming, you are also welcome to share them with Huahua!