Will bougainvillea die if its leaves fall off? Can I prune it if only the leaves fall off?

1. Will fallen leaves die?

Different degrees have different results. If there is only slight leaf fall, it may be because the plant has not adapted to the environment well, or the light is too strong, the amount and frequency of water and nutrients applied are incorrect, or the temperature suddenly drops. In this case, there is no need to worry too much. As long as you change the maintenance method according to different situations, you can save the fallen leaves. However, if you observe that not only the leaves are falling, but the roots and stems are also drying up, the chance of death will be very high, the effect of rescue will no longer be obvious, and there will be basically no signs of life.

2. Can I prune the branches after the leaves have fallen?

Do not prune again after all the leaves have fallen, as this will not help the plant's growth much. It can be pruned many times a year, but not excessively, and the timing of pruning needs to be controlled. The best time is after the peak flowering period, when the flowers have bloomed and the energy has been almost consumed. You can prune the branches, which can reduce the nutrient consumption of the main body and ensure that more nutrients can be supplied to other branches and leaves.