How to prune and care for bougainvillea after it finishes blooming?

Whether a potted bougainvillea is in a northern or southern flower market, it can also become the most popular star; even at a potted price of up to 60 yuan per pot, everyone takes it home without hesitation. Why is that? One reason is surely that bougainvillea has diverse varieties and unique colors, such as Baibian Hongying, which can gradually change from green to pink-green, and its flower color changes with the seasons; such as Rehuo Samba, which can produce red flowers, and its striking red color symbolizes prosperity; such as Yunnan Zi, which is a climbing variety.

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how should bougainvillea be grown? As mentioned earlier, bougainvillea is loved by flower enthusiasts in both the north and the south, and the main reason is of course that it is not difficult to care for. First, it only needs temperatures above 15°C to bloom, and in summer it can be placed outdoors in the open for care. In winter, if the temperature is below 3°C, it must be moved indoors; otherwise, if it is still outdoors, it is prone to cold damage. But if it can only be placed outdoors, then it can be moved to a wind-sheltered, sunny spot, and it is also okay to put a plastic cling film over it. Its growing condition is that daily light must not be less than 4 hours.

Second, you can also be lazy with watering. It has good heat resistance and drought resistance, so even if it is not watered for a long time, it will not have much impact on its growth. The best time to water is when you see the leaves drooping, then water it thoroughly. For soil, choose loose, fertile soil with good water retention, or you can also use clay for planting. If using clay, it is recommended to add air sand or pottery clay.

Finally, many flower enthusiasts report that they do not know how to shape bougainvillea, so how should it be pruned? When bougainvillea grows long branches, then these long branches need to be cut back a bit, and those growing too vigorously must have their tips pinched off. In addition, leggy, diseased, weak, and dried branches should all be cut off. Only with good pruning can more flowers bloom. After pruning, you can apply a topdressing. Generally, a general-purpose growth-type fertilizer can be used, such as Huaduoduo No. 1. After 1 to 2 weeks, Huaduoduo No. 2 can be added to promote flowering. After it blooms, give it a small amount of acidic nutrient solution multiple times. Have you learned it?