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06
Dec
Planting bougainvillea
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Planting bougainvillea
When planting bougainvillea, it is vital to choose the right size of planting pot. If you are planting a home-grown plant rather than a purchased one, choose a container of the right size for the size of the...
07
Dec
Soil mix for bougainvillea
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Soil mix for bougainvillea
Bougainvillea will grow well in almost any soil, provided it is well drained and fertile.
Choose a growing medium that is permeable to water but also helps to prevent the plants from drying out between w...
07
Dec
Fertilisation of bougainvillea
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Fertilisation of bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a nutrient-demanding Mediterranean plant, so fertile soil is essential for its growth.
If the bougainvillea is healthy, all parts of the plant, including the stem, leaves and bracts,...
08
Dec
Watering your bougainvillea
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Watering your bougainvillea
A healthy bougainvillea requires a lot of water throughout the season. During cooler periods, or when you are overwintering your bougainvillea, its water requirements are significantly less.
How much w...
08
Dec
Overwintering of bougainvillea
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Overwintering of bougainvillea
The bougainvillea is not a frost-tolerant plant and therefore requires protection in winter. Bougainvillea can die if temperatures remain below freezing for 4 hours. A light frost will not kill the p...
08
Dec
Pruning bougainvillea
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Pruning bougainvillea
Without pruning, bougainvillea will grow long branches, become misshapen and unmanageable. I recommend that you prune bougainvillea to encourage the development of a bushier plant. Don't be afraid to grab the...
08
Dec
Transplanting bougainvillea
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Transplanting bougainvillea
Bougainvillea flowers best when its root system fills the container it is in. Because bougainvillea roots are extremely delicate and break easily, transplanting should only be carried out when absolutel...
08
Dec
Flowering of bougainvillea
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Flowering of bougainvillea
The most basic thing to clarify in this topic is what a bougainvillea flower actually is. The flowers of bougainvillea are often identified as the bracts around the flowers, which change colour due to su...
08
Dec
When can I take it outside?
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When can I take the bougainvillea outside?
Bougainvillea is an ornamental plant that grows in the open air in tropical and Mediterranean regions. In our country, it is sensitive to frost, so it can only be kept in pots or containe...
08
Dec
Where to buy bougainvillea?
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Where to buy bougainvillea?
Thanks to the fact that the weather in our country has become more and more Mediterranean in recent decades, tropical exotic and Mediterranean ornamental plants are becoming more and more common in incr...
08
Dec
Will my plant bud?
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Will my plant bud?
As the spring months approach and the cold, overcast weather is replaced by longer, sunnier days, not only are we in a better mood, but our outdoor plants also feel the change in weather, starting to circulate m...