Is it better to grow bougainvillea in a large or small pot?

Is it better to use a large or small pot for bougainvillea?

When planting bougainvillea, people usually use wide-mouthed pots for maintenance. Bougainvillea with a large plant shape can be grown in a large pot, and bougainvillea with a small plant shape can be grown in a small pot. Generally, the size of the flower pot can be selected as long as it is beautiful and suitable for the growth rate of the bougainvillea.

Growing environment: The best temperature for bougainvillea to grow is around 15-20 degrees. It needs to be watered every day in spring and autumn, and once in the morning and evening in summer. Sufficient light needs to be provided during the growth period.

Repotting time: Bougainvillea needs to have its potting soil repotted once a year after it blooms. Early spring is generally the most appropriate time to repot, as the growth of Bougainvillea will also be faster during this season.

Bougainvillea should use a deep or shallow pot

It is generally more appropriate to grow Bougainvillea in a shallow pot. If it is grown in a deep pot, watering and fertilizing are not very convenient. A shallow pot will be very beneficial to the growth of the Bougainvillea's roots and drainage will also be very convenient.

Bougainvillea is more suitable to be planted in clay pots. It can also be planted in plastic pots or wide-mouthed clay pots. Usually, as long as the flower pot has good air permeability and drainage, it will be fine.

How to repot bougainvillea

1. Separation of pot and soil

Remove the bougainvillea from the pot. Do not water it before removing it from the pot. Generally, you need to clean the soil on the roots after the plant is removed from the pot.

2. Pruning

The roots of bougainvillea need to be cleaned after being removed from the pot. Some older and rotten roots can be directly trimmed off, and then disinfected with wood ash or carbendazim.

3. Put it in the basin

The processed bougainvillea can be repotted. When planting, you need to bury a layer of rubble at the bottom of the pot. Then after planting, place the plant in a cool and ventilated place to slow down the growth.