Bougainvillea dropping leaves and flowers? Do this and you'll never worry again

Bougainvillea blooms are vivid and come in a wide variety of colors, making them very popular. Bougainvillea likes a warm, humid climate, is not cold-tolerant, and loves plenty of light. Because of its unique characteristics, bougainvillea is loved by many people. Below we explain the reasons bougainvillea drops leaves and flowers.

1. Frequently moving it around at will

Bougainvillea particularly dislikes being moved around at will. Sometimes we may think we want the bougainvillea to get light in a spot where the sun reaches, so we move it often, but in fact this is instead bad for its growth. If you move it around at will, the bougainvillea has to constantly adapt to its surroundings.

Solution: From now on, don't move it around at will. Choose a spot where the bougainvillea can fully receive sunlight, and just let it stay there and get its sunlight.

2. Improper watering

Bougainvillea needs extra care when watering. During the flowering period, water it as little as possible. If you water the bougainvillea while it is blooming, its flowers easily drop quickly and the flowering period is very short.

Solution: During flowering, if you feel the bougainvillea's leaves have wilted, or you think it is short of water, you can spray its leaves with a spray bottle. In summer, water the bougainvillea more, but in winter reduce the amount of water.

3. Improper fertilizing

Bougainvillea needs proper fertilizing during care, but sometimes our fertilizing may not be quite right. Too much fertilizer, or a fertilizer that doesn't match the bougainvillea's nutrient needs, can damage its root system, which then leads to leaf drop and flower drop.

Solution: When fertilizing bougainvillea, apply light fertilizer frequently. It is best to choose well-rotted fertilizer that benefits the bougainvillea's growth. This lets the bougainvillea grow vigorously without dropping leaves or flowers.

4. Not enough temperature or light

We all know bougainvillea is a flower that likes warmth and light. If the light duration is insufficient and the bougainvillea cannot grow normally, it easily drops flowers. Temperature is also very important for bougainvillea. If the temperature is too low, the bougainvillea quickly enters dormancy, and a dormant bougainvillea often drops leaves and flowers.

Solution: Normally, be sure to put the bougainvillea in a sunny spot and let it receive sunlight for a long time. When caring for bougainvillea, pay attention to temperature changes and don't let it often experience large temperature differences.