Should I use a small or large pot for growing bougainvillea? Should I use a shallow or deep pot for growing bougainvillea?

After repotting, the bougainvillea needs to be watered thoroughly in time. During the period when the bougainvillea is acclimatizing, it can also be sprayed with water appropriately. This can also prevent the leaves of the bougainvillea from drying out due to too low humidity in the air.

Bougainvillea flowerpot selection

Bougainvillea likes large pots , and is generally grown in wide-mouthed pots . Large bougainvillea can be grown in large pots, and small bougainvillea can be grown in small pots. Generally, the size of the flower pot can be selected as long as it is beautiful and in line with the growth rate of the bougainvillea.

Bougainvillea repotting time

The time to repot bougainvillea is in spring and autumn , usually every 2 years . The time can be shortened for larger potted plants.

Usually, the pot is changed on sunny days , because the temperature and weather during this period are more suitable for the growth of bougainvillea, which will accelerate the growth of bougainvillea. And it is best not to change the pot when the weather is cold, otherwise the bougainvillea may be frozen to death.

How to repot bougainvillea

1. Remove the pot

Before repotting the bougainvillea, be careful not to water it first , so that it is easier to remove from the pot. After removing from the pot, you can trim off all the old and rotten roots , and then soak it in a solution of carbendazim. After soaking, dry it and put it back in the pot.

2. Pruning branches

After repotting the bougainvillea, you can prune off all the overgrown, overcrowded, and diseased branches , leaving only a few sturdy branches. If the plant is very sturdy, apply a little healing agent on the wound after pruning to prevent the wound from drying up.

After planting, place it in a place with diffuse light and good ventilation, and insist on spraying it with water at least once a day . This will allow for better lateral germination and more flowers to bloom.

3. Maintenance after repotting

About a week after repotting, new buds will slowly sprout on the branches of the bougainvillea. At this time, you can give it more light and put it in a place with sufficient light. At the same time, water it appropriately , and add water when the soil turns white. After the pot is slowly settled, you can maintain it normally.