Should I water the bougainvillea thoroughly? What should I do if I water it too much?

1. Should I water thoroughly?

When watering bougainvillea, you must water it thoroughly. Only when the soil is thoroughly watered can the roots at the bottom absorb water. You cannot stop watering halfway, because the deep roots will be in a state of long-term drought, which will have a great impact on their growth. But be careful not to allow water to accumulate in the potting soil, as this will easily damage its root system.

2. What to do if you water too much?

After watering the bougainvillea too much, if the situation is not too serious and the air permeability of the flower soil is also very good, then you only need to control watering and increase ventilation. However, if the plant shows adverse symptoms due to excessive watering, you should change the soil. Dig the plant out of the pot and replace the soil with new soil. After removing the plant from the pot, check for rotten roots. If found, prune them. Don't forget to disinfect the roots after pruning, or apply some wood ash on the wounds.

3. Notes

1. Watering should not be done blindly. You should wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering. If you water it too frequently, the water cannot evaporate and it will cause root rot. In addition, water should be controlled on cloudy and rainy days, because the evaporation of water will slow down at this time. If you still water normally, water accumulation will easily occur.

2. After watering, you should pay attention to proper ventilation, or move it to a place outdoors for a few hours, which can prevent root rot to a great extent.