How Do You Make Bougainvillea Plants Flower And Be Healthy?
Bougainvilleas flower almost constantly if given the right growth conditions and care. Bougainvillea plants actually thrive more on neglect at certain times of the year and then respond with vigorous growth and stunning overall flower production once conditions are restored. By following the right steps it is possible to have bougainvillea flowers on plants from 3 to 6 months of the year. Understand what bougainvillea plants respond to and give them the conditions they need. Bougainvilleas like high temperatures and lots of water, but not water logged soils. The two main seasons in the tropics are wet and dry with bougainvilleas coming into bloom after going through a dry season and a period of shorter days. Bougainvillea flowering occurs on new growth so pruning them to force more new greenery will increase the number of blooms with their colorful bracts. The soil for bougainvillea should be acidic with a pH of between 6.0 and 6.5, and it should drain well. If the soil is mainly sand
