Can bougainvillea be pruned in spring?

1. Is it possible?

Bougainvillea has a strong reproductive ability and needs to be pruned every period of time. Generally, pruning is done three times a year. The spring climate is suitable and it is the growing season. Pruning at this time can restore growth faster, so it can certainly be done.

2. Spring pruning methods

1. Cut off diseased leaves: When pruning in spring, you must first cut off the diseased leaves. Because the winter environment is not suitable, yellow leaves, dry leaves and other phenomena are prone to appear, which will not only reduce the ornamental value, but also affect the production of nutrients, so they must be cut off.

2. Prune dead flowers: Spring is the time when flowers wither, so you should cut off the dead flowers at this time. This will save nutrients, make the plant more beautiful, and help new branches sprout.

3. Shaping and pruning: The ability of sprouting branches in spring is very strong. Don’t be afraid of hurting it. You can cut off unnecessary branches to ensure the plant shape. When pruning, you can cut it directly from the base and do not leave any broken branches on it, otherwise it may rot later and harm the plant.