Can bougainvillea be planted in sand?

Can bougainvillea be planted in sand?

When planting, Bougainvillea has a certain adaptability to soils of various materials, and can also be planted in sand, because sand has better looseness and air permeability than other soils. Planting with sand is beneficial to the root growth of Bougainvillea.

How to plant bougainvillea with sand

If coarse sand is used, it is more suitable to use the cutting method when planting. Usually, the coarse sand with larger particles is screened out, and then some yellow soil and rooting powder are prepared. Combined with the coarse sand, this can provide a good growth environment for bougainvillea.

Bougainvillea soil preparation method

1. Leaf mold + sand + coconut bran

Sand has very good air permeability, leaf mold contains more nutrients, and coconut bran has a certain water absorption capacity, which can make up for the poor water retention of sand.

2. Garden soil + perlite + peat soil

Garden soil generally has good water retention properties, perlite has good air permeability and drainage, and when combined with peat soil, it can make the potting soil loose, breathable and fertile.

How to grow bougainvillea in sand

When planting bougainvillea in sand, it is best to choose branches that are more than one year old. Soak them in yellow mud with water for a while, and then cut them into coarse sand. In the later stage, water them 1 or 2 times a day.