Can bougainvillea be planted in the ground?

Can bougainvillea be planted in the ground?

Bougainvillea can be planted in the ground. Generally, it is very suitable for ground planting in the southern region, but it is not very suitable for ground planting in the north. Generally, potted Bougainvillea grows better in the northern region.

Planting Bougainvillea in the Ground for the Winter

Ground-planted bougainvillea is a perennial plant. Bougainvillea is not very cold-resistant, and the ambient temperature generally needs to be warm during planting. Therefore, bougainvillea needs to be transplanted indoors for maintenance in winter.

Planting bougainvillea in the ground for summer

Bougainvillea can be planted in the yard. Bougainvillea has a greater demand for water in summer, so it usually needs to be watered in time. Generally, the soil needs to be replenished with water immediately when it becomes dry.

Bougainvillea planting method

1. Use soil

When planting bougainvillea in the ground, it needs to be planted in loose, humus-rich, breathable and fertile soil. Generally, a mixture of humus, garden soil and sandy soil can be used.

2. Seedling selection

Select a healthy bougainvillea, then choose woody branches about 20 cm long from the plant, remove the leaves at the bottom, and soak them in rooting water for a few minutes.

3. Planting

Plant the branches of bougainvillea into the soil, then water the soil thoroughly, and then ensure that the environment is well ventilated and cool.

Precautions for planting bougainvillea in the ground

1. Watering : When bougainvillea is growing, you should adhere to the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering. The soil should not be too wet when watering.

2. Light : Bougainvillea needs sufficient light when growing. It needs full sunlight in winter. Generally, the light time should not be less than 8 hours.

3. Fertilization : When Bougainvillea is growing, you can apply fertilizer once every half a month before flowering. Just apply phosphorus fertilizer, which is more beneficial for later flowering.