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Sep 11, 2016 10:13 AM CST
Name: Donald
Eastland county, Texas (Zone 8a)
Raises cows Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: Texas Plant Identifier
Sorry about maybe losing it @tarev. Bougainvilleas that I've grown have needed a lot more additional water as container plants than what I've read. My experience with them is apparently quite different than many people. They wilt, quit growing and will not bloom unless they get regular supplemental water. They do not perform well with even a couple of days of neglect. I have a lot of plants known for needing that supplemental water often that manage better than the Bougainvillea does. My part of the world somewhat like yours - hot and dry in the summer. I think mine would die sooner than a month if it didn't get regular water and it's in a large container that shouldn't dry out rapidly. Fortunately, though they don't do well, they are pretty good at recovering after too much neglect. It's still a setback in terms of growth and bloom, but fatal. So here's hoping yours will generate some new growth yet.
Donald

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