When is the best time to repot bougainvillea?

Bougainvillea is a common ornamental plant, loved by many people for its unique flowers and lush foliage. However, during its maintenance process, in order to keep Bougainvillea in a healthy growth state, regular potting is particularly important. So when is the best time to repot Bougainvillea? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the best time to repot bougainvillea?

The best time to repot bougainvillea is mainly in spring and autumn. The temperature in these two seasons is suitable, which is very conducive to the growth and recovery of the root system of bougainvillea. Among them, the time for spring repotting is around March to May, while the time for autumn repotting is from September to November.

How to repot bougainvillea correctly?

1. Pot soil preparation

Bougainvillea prefers loose, fertile, well-breathable and slightly acidic soil rich in humus. You can choose soil that is rich in organic matter and mixed with wood shavings or decomposed leaves. Such soil is conducive to the growth of bougainvillea. As for new flower pots, it is recommended to use shallow wide-mouthed pots. Such pots not only have good drainage and ventilation properties, but can also effectively prevent root rot caused by water accumulation.

2. Remove the pot

Stop watering a few days before repotting to keep the soil relatively dry, which will help the plant to remove from the pot. Gently tap the side walls and bottom of the flower pot with your hands to separate the soil from the pot. Then, turn the flower pot sideways, hook the drain outlet with one hand, grab the plant with the other hand and lift it up to take out the plant.

3. Prune the roots

After taking out the plant, clean off some of the old soil and keep the heart soil. The root system should be pruned, rotten roots, old roots, weak roots and diseased roots should be cut off, then soaked in a carbendazim solution for disinfection, and then dried for later use.

4. Planting in pots

Place a layer of crushed gravel in the bottom of the new pot as a water barrier, then add an appropriate amount of new soil. Place the bougainvillea in the center of the flowerpot, support the plant with one hand and cover it with soil with the other hand until the soil fills the flowerpot and secures the plant.

5. Maintenance after repotting

(1) Light: After repotting, place the bougainvillea in a cool and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight.

(2) Watering: After repotting, maintain appropriate moisture and water in moderation to help the plant resume growth.

(3) Fertilization: Fertilization cannot be applied immediately after repotting because the root system has not yet recovered its absorption capacity. Wait until the plants start to grow, then gradually apply appropriate amounts of fertilizer .

Generally speaking, it is suitable to repot bougainvillea in spring and autumn. After determining the time, you can follow the correct steps to repot the plant, so as to ensure that the bougainvillea can quickly resume growth after repotting.