How often should I water the bougainvillea?

How often should I water bougainvillea?

Bougainvillea likes a humid environment. When watering, follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet. Wait until the soil is not completely dry before watering. When watering, water thoroughly. You can usually water with mineral water, tap water, well water, river water, rainwater, etc.

1. Watering Bougainvillea in Spring

Spring is the time when bougainvillea grows vigorously, and it needs sufficient water. It needs to be watered every day and the surrounding area should be sprayed with water regularly to keep it moist.

2. Watering bougainvillea in summer

Summer is a season with relatively high temperatures, and Bougainvillea requires a lot of water. It is usually watered once in the morning and evening, and should be watered after 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

3. Watering bougainvillea in autumn

The temperature drops in autumn, so make sure the soil is moist and water it about once every three days.

4. Watering bougainvillea in winter

In winter, the bougainvillea needs less watering and only needs to be watered once every 5 days. When watering, make sure the water temperature is close to the room temperature to avoid freezing of the bougainvillea.

Tips for watering bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is a plant that is relatively drought-resistant. It will not die of drought even if it is not watered for a few days. It only needs to be watered once every 2-3 days. Also, be careful not to water too much at one time, otherwise it will cause root rot.