How to care for newly bought bougainvillea

1. Potting soil

In order to facilitate transportation and purchase, bougainvillea is usually placed in simple flowerpots with soil. The quality of the flowerpots and soil provided are generally not very good. If it encounters the peak growing season, its growth will be restricted. Therefore, after buying it, you can replace it with soil that you mix yourself, or purchase soil prepared by merchants.

2. Watering

When you first buy it, the soil in the pot is relatively dry, so you need to replenish water for the bougainvillea in time. It is recommended to water the trunk and let the water slowly penetrate from the inside to the outside until it is completely watered. However, the bougainvillea has not yet adapted to the environment, so avoid overwatering.

3. Environment

During the acclimatization period, it is best to place the plant in a well-ventilated and well-lit location to help the plant better adapt to the new environment. At the same time, it is best to control the temperature between 20-30℃, which can also help bougainvillea better adapt to the environment.

4. Fertilization

When you just buy it, don't rush to fertilize it, because it is still in the acclimatization period and its root absorption capacity is weak. If you fertilize it, it may burn the roots. Just wait until it adapts to the new environment before fertilizing it.