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- How to keep bougainvilleas in a pot - with a flowering guarantee!
- Why the Bougainvillea does not like our climate
- Bougainvillea in the pot - the advantages
- What a lush abundance of flowers must be in the pot
- Soak up the sun and water regularly
The bougainvillea in the pot is mobile and can be moved depending on the climate
How to keep bougainvilleas in a pot - with a flowering guarantee!
As beautiful as a terraced wall with colorful bougainvillea would be - with us the Andean plant can hardly be cultivated in the field. Nevertheless, the flower-loving gardener does not have to do without her - this article shows you how successful pot cultivation works.
Why the Bougainvillea does not like our climate
The Bougainvillea is native to a relatively small Andean region in South America, where there is a subtropical climate. She is so used to getting plenty of sun and warmth. In addition, their shy vegetation phases are strongly dependent on the water supply, which takes place in their home country quite clearly structured.
With our seasonal rhythm, rather fluctuating rainfall and lack of sunshine, it gets along less well. In the Mediterranean, bougainvillea can thrive on sunny house walls - we cultivate pots perfectly.
Bougainvillea in the pot - the advantages
The advantage of pot cultivation of bougainvilleas: they are mobile in the bucket and can be relocated if necessary. So if the site conditions are not acceptable, they can be changed quickly - especially for bougainvillea beginners, who have to test out the ideal location for their horticultural newcomer.
However, mobility is also essential for successful wintering. So you can enjoy the flowery beauty of summer on the terrace and in the winter in the room.
What a lush abundance of flowers must be in the pot
Even though you might find Mediterranean gardener colleagues at a disadvantage when it comes to bougainvillea red or violet, there are some tricky benefits to be gained from pot cultivation. In the bucket, you can provide your bougainvillea with controlled flowering conditions.
First of all, it is the size of the pot that counts: a closely held root ball produces a lush flowering in relation to the leaf mass - so put your copy in a rather small pot.
The substrate should be permeable to stagnant water and contain valuable nutrients such as minerals.
Soak up the sun and water regularly
A location as sunny as possible is self-evident. The frost-free wintering location should also be bright. Regular casting under meticulous waterlogging prevention is also an A and O.
The pot cultivation of bougainvillea at a glance: