Potted bougainvillea will grow many new branches in spring, so it is necessary to cut off some dead branches, diseased branches and yellow branches in time, which can increase the light transmission and ventilation of the plant and avoid pests and diseases. After flowering, some residual flowers and rotten leaves need to be cut off, and pruning work should be carried out every year when changing pots.

Pruning time of potted bougainvillea

It takes a long time to prune potted bougainvillea, so it needs to be pruned once in March-April in spring to make it sprout more new buds. Prune after flowering to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, and prune when changing pots to promote its better absorption of nutrients in the later stage.

Pruning method and steps of potted bougainvillea

1, potted bougainvillea will grow many new branches in spring, so it is necessary to cut off some dead branches, diseased branches and yellow branches in time, which can increase the light transmission and ventilation of the plant and avoid pests and diseases.

2. After the flowering of potted bougainvillea in summer and autumn, the residual flowers and pedicels should be cut off in time, and the flowering branches should be shortened appropriately, which is not only conducive to recovery, but also can promote better flowering in the coming year.

3. Potted bougainvillea bougainvillea needs to be changed once every 1-2 years, and it needs pruning every time, mainly pruning its roots, and some old roots and rotten roots need to be cut off to make it better absorb water and nutrients in the later stage.

Matters needing attention in pruning potted bougainvillea

When pruning potted bougainvillea, it is best to use professional scissors, and the cut should be as smooth as possible. After pruning, it needs to be maintained in a ventilated and cool place, and ointment should be applied to avoid wound infection, otherwise it will affect subsequent growth and development.