What to do if the bougainvillea wilts (What to do if the bougainvillea you bought wilts)

Root rot in summer causes wilting

In the summer, if bougainvillea is often exposed to rain during the high temperatures at noon, its roots are very likely to rot. Root rot will cause the bougainvillea to be unable to absorb water, and the leaves will wilt.

During the high temperature period in summer, high temperature and strong light will increase the evaporation of water. If watering is not timely, the pot soil environment will be too dry, and the roots will not absorb the water needed for growth, which will cause the leaves to lose water. The leaves will also wilt.

Processing

  In addition to providing proper shade for bougainvillea in summer, you also need to be careful not to let it get wet during the high temperature period. When watering bougainvillea, you need to water it in the evening after the sun sets to cool down the soil.

When watering, water thoroughly at one time, and then use a spray method to spray the leaves every day to cool them down and replenish moisture.

Soil causes wilting

If the soil in the pot of Bougainvillea is not changed for a long time, it will suddenly become compacted. The soil in the center of the soil ball will be as hard as a stone. When you water the Bougainvillea, you will not be able to water it thoroughly and the water will not be able to reach the root system.

At the same time, after every long period of rain, the center of the soil will be soaked, and the moisture cannot be dissipated in time, causing the flower soil to be dry and wet. The roots cannot absorb oxygen, and breathing is poor, which eventually leads to root rot and leaf wilt.

Processing

  After the flower soil of Bougainvillea has been used for 2 to 3 years, it is necessary to replace the soil in time. The new soil should be loose and breathable, have good drainage, and be slightly acidic and lightly fertile.

You can mix one-third of each of garden soil, humus soil and freshwater river sand to replace the original old soil. This kind of flower soil not only makes the flower soil loose and breathable, but also adds certain nutrients.

Excessive water control leads to root dryness

Many flower lovers know that the flowering period of Bougainvillea is controlled by limiting water, and special attention should be paid to water control in summer.

Once water control is too long, the root system will begin to rot from the root tip. If the root system is damaged, the ability to absorb water will be reduced. The root system will begin to dry up, and the imbalance between supply and demand will lead to withered roots and wilting leaves.

Processing

  When controlling the watering of the three-grade horn plum, when the leaves wilt and droop, if you don't know how to water it, you can use spray to replenish water.

If the leaves can stand up about 2 hours after spraying, it proves that the water control time can continue. If the leaves do not stand up after 2 hours, you should water the bougainvillea quickly.

Fertilizer damage and root burn cause bougainvillea to wilt

Bougainvillea likes fertilizer, but fertilization cannot be without moderation. When the temperature is high, the bougainvillea will stop growing and enter a semi-dormant state. When the temperature is low, the growth will also stagnate.

If you fertilize the bougainvillea when it stops growing, the fertilizer cannot be absorbed, but will accumulate in the soil, releasing a large amount of harmful gases, preventing oxygen from entering. At the same time, it will breed bacteria and cause root rot.

Processing

  When fertilizing bougainvillea, be sure to keep it within the suitable growth temperature range of bougainvillea, which is approximately between 18 and 30 degrees Celsius.

When applying fertilizer, pay attention to sunny weather. Water thoroughly once on the third day after fertilization to wash away excess nutrients. When applying fertilizer, follow the method of "applying thin fertilizer frequently, and prefer less to more".