How to fertilize bougainvillea during flowering period and what fertilizer to apply

1. How to fertilize during flowering period

Bougainvillea does not require much fertilizer. If it is properly maintained, there is no need to fertilize it during the flowering period. Just pay attention to water and light. If improper fertilizer is applied during the flowering period, it is easy for the flower buds to fall off and the flowering period to be short. During the flowering period, you can mix potassium dihydrogen phosphate and water and then spray it once a week to ten days. You can also spray some on the leaves.

2. What fertilizer to apply

1. Orange peel mixed with water: When it is in bloom, you can also apply water soaked in orange peel to it. This green and pollution-free fertilizer is very easy for it to absorb. Moreover, it is also very beneficial to its growth after flowering, and the flower buds will not fall off.

2. Rice water: Rice water is well-known as a good fertilizer for watering flowers, especially during the flowering period, it can supplement nutrients. If the flowering period is vigorous and there are many flowers, it is very helpful to water the plant with more rice water.

3. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate: The method of using potassium dihydrogen phosphate and water is also very good, and if the concentration is low, the effect on the plant is just right, and there will be no flower bud falling or short flowering period.