Does bougainvillea bloom in winter? How to manage it after flowering

1. Does it bloom in winter?

Bougainvillea blooms in winter. Its flowering period is winter and spring. It usually blooms around October and will continue to bloom until the spring of the following year. If properly maintained, the plant will bloom until June of the following year. The flowering of plants is related to the temperature. If the temperature is higher, it will be easier to bloom.

2. How to manage after flowering

1. Pruning: After bougainvillea blooms, the branches need to be shortened, usually leaving 2 leaves. There are also overly dense, weak and dry branches on the plant that need to be pruned.

2. Fertilization: It will consume a lot of nutrients when it blooms, so nutrients need to be supplemented after flowering. You can apply multi-element compound fertilizer to it. If it is a variety that can bloom a second time, it needs to be given phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

3. Light: It needs sufficient light after flowering. It is a sun-loving plant and should not be kept in a dark place. Only by providing the plant with sufficient light can it grow vigorously.

4. Watering: After the flowers wither, they need to be watered appropriately, but the number of waterings should not be too many, because it needs less water at this time. Generally, it can be watered once every 4-6 days, and the soil can be slightly moist.