When is the best time to repot bougainvillea?

Bougainvillea repotting time

Bougainvillea needs to be repotted, usually once every two years or so. The best time to repot is in spring, which is the period when Bougainvillea grows more vigorously. After repotting, the plant can adapt to the environment as quickly as possible, and it is also conducive to growth and sprouting new buds. When repotting, you also need to pay attention to weather changes. It is best to repot when the weather is clear.

How to repot bougainvillea

1. Remove the pot

Do not water the bougainvillea before repotting it. If the soil is too moist, it will be difficult to remove it from the pot. When removing it from the pot, hold the plant with one hand and hold the pot with the other hand, then turn the pot upside down and take it out. For plants in larger pots, you can first use a shovel to rotate around the pot to separate the soil from the pot.

2. Treat the plants

After taking out the bougainvillea, trim off the old and rotten roots, soak them in a solution of carbendazim, and then move them to a cool place to dry. Prune off all the overgrown, overcrowded, and diseased branches to reduce nutrient consumption and help the plant adapt to the pot faster.

3. Pot soil preparation

Before repotting, you need to prepare the soil and pots. The pots should be larger than the original ones to allow sufficient space for the plant to grow. Choose organic-rich, loose, breathable soil, and mix in a small amount of base fertilizer to improve fertility.

4. Planting in pots

Put rubble at the bottom of the flowerpot, fill it with soil, straighten the bougainvillea and plant it in the soil, fill the soil to cover the roots, water it in time after repotting, and keep it in a cool place to promote seedling growth.

Things to note when repotting bougainvillea

1. Water: Bougainvillea is suitable for growing in a humid environment. After repotting, you can provide it with nutrient-rich river water or natural water to keep the soil slightly moist. When providing water to Bougainvillea, you need to pay attention to the amount of watering to avoid excessive watering, which will cause the Bougainvillea to accumulate water and rot, and it will not be able to grow normally.

2. Light: After repotting the bougainvillea, it is also necessary to provide it with full-day sunlight so that the plant can carry out photosynthesis normally. However, when the light is strong, it is necessary to build a shade net for the bougainvillea, or place it in a diffuse light environment for maintenance.