Bougainvillea - Knowledgebase Question

Menifee, ca
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Question by bridgesaa
July 30, 2005
My Bougainvillea is not blooming. What can I do?


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Answer from NGA
July 30, 2005
Bougainvilleas bloom in a 5-6 weeks cycle and they tend to bloom better if they are kept on the dry side. Perhaps this is because in their native habitate they flower after a rainfall that ends a drought. In any event, provide as much sunshine as possible - the less direct sun, the fewer the blooms. You didn't mention whether or not you'd pruned your bougainvillea. These plants produce flowers on new wood that develops on old wood. You can try pruning it back a bit to force new flowering stems. Best wishes with your bougainvillea!

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