What are the varieties of bougainvillea and how to prune them to make them bloom more

1. What are the varieties?

1. Double red: Its branches are upright and hard, the leaves are large and thick, but not shiny, and it blooms in spring and autumn.

2. Silver Leaf White: This variety of bougainvillea is very special. The edges of its leaves are silvery white. It will bloom in October and wither around February.

3. Golden leaves: There is nothing special about its shape, but in autumn the leaves will turn golden yellow and the flowers are lavender, which is very suitable for potted cultivation.

4. Green Leaf Orange: This is a very common variety with large and thin leaves. The flowers are orange-red and bloom from March to May or from August to October.

5. Bougainvillea dagong: Bougainvillea dagong is also known as Singapore Bougainvillea. It blooms in large quantities and has large leaves. The flowers are bougainvillea pink in color. It is a variety with a higher ornamental substrate.

2. How to prune more flowers

If you want your bougainvillea to bloom more, you must master the correct method of daily pruning. Don't be too afraid of tilting the cut, and also leave space for buds to grow. In spring, you can cut off dead and diseased branches, and also cut off all yellow and dry leaves. The overgrown branches should be topped in time, and the top buds should be cut off in time. Some crossed and parallel branches on the plant can be pruned reasonably. In addition, you should also cut off the remaining flowers after it blooms to avoid competing with the plant for nutrients.