Why the bougainvillea doesn't like our climate
The bougainvillea is native to a relatively small Andean region in South America, which has a subtropical climate. So she is used to getting a lot of sun and warmth. In addition, their spurt-like vegetation phases are strongly based on the water supply, which takes place in their home area in a very clearly structured manner.
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With our seasonal rhythm, rather fluctuating Rainfall and she is therefore less able to cope with a lack of sunlight. In the Mediterranean area, the bougainvillea can thrive splendidly on sunny house walls - with us, pot cultivation is optimal.
Growing bougainvilleas in a pot - the advantages
The advantage of cultivating bougainvilleas in pots: they are mobile in the tub and can be relocated if necessary. So if the site conditions are not comfortable, they can be changed quickly - that is fooling itself paid mainly for bougainvillea beginners who are just trying out the ideal location for their horticultural newcomers have to.
But mobility is of course also essential for successful wintering. You can enjoy the blooming beauty on the terrace in summer and in your room in winter.
What a lush abundance of flowers in the pot must be
Even if you are Mediterranean in terms of red or purple bougainvillea splendor Gardener colleagues may see a disadvantage - there are also some tricky cultivations that can be made from pot cultivation Take advantage. In the bucket you can provide your bougainvillea with conditions that promote flowering in a controlled manner.
This includes first of all the choice of pot size: a tightly held root ball brings one more abundant flowering in relation to the leaf mass - so put your specimen in one of them small pot.
The substrate should be permeable to protect against waterlogging and contain valuable nutrients such as minerals.
Water regularly and in plenty of sun
A location that is as sunny as possible goes without saying. It should also be light in the frost-free wintering location. Regular watering while meticulously avoiding waterlogging is also essential.
The pot cultivation of bougainvillea at a glance:
- Advantageous for year-round flowering outdoors and indoors
- simple location test through mobility
- controlled promotion of flower formation through nutrient-rich, well-drained substrate and small pot
