Can bougainvillea be pruned in autumn? Can the pruned branches survive?

1. Can pruning be done?

You can also prune it in autumn, but it is not suitable to do large-scale pruning. Try to do light pruning or thinning. Generally speaking, it can be done 2-3 times a year depending on the growth of the plant, but the degree must be controlled and heavy pruning should not be done.

In early autumn, the main thing is to prune off branches that are too long and too dense to reduce unnecessary nutrient loss. In addition, weak branches, old branches, and diseased branches should be pruned away through light pruning, which can make the plant more ventilated and help the branches and leaves to photosynthesize.

2. Can pruning survive?

The branches of bougainvillea can be cut and planted, but the survival rate is not high because the branches that are cut usually do not grow well. Especially some diseased branches, weak branches and overgrown branches are very difficult to transplant alive. If you want the cut branches to survive, you should cut long, thick and healthy branches. Such branches will take root quickly and have a high survival rate.

In addition, the suitable time for cuttings is between March and June, while the daily pruning time is not fixed. If you cut and propagate branches in autumn and winter, it will be difficult for them to take root. Therefore, the time of pruning will directly affect whether the plant can survive.