Bougainvillea's??
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Anna Ibarra
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Can I get someone to feed me in on how to care for these beautiful fragile looking flowers? I've never had one, saw them at a market decided to try it since I understand it was a Texas tolerant flower. However, had it less then a month and all it's flowers have fallen off and it's close to death now :-(
I had it in my front yard when the afternoon sun hit it, then I saw it sadly go so I moved it to the back where it can get the morning sun, not as strong. I water it often.
Any help will be helpful, Thank you
I had it in my front yard when the afternoon sun hit it, then I saw it sadly go so I moved it to the back where it can get the morning sun, not as strong. I water it often.
Any help will be helpful, Thank you
6 answers
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There must have been other factors in play, Anna, because bougainvilleas love hot sun. If it's in a pot, perhaps you're actually watering too often. Bougainvilleas prefer things on the dry side and flower best when they are pot-bound. You'll find more care tips from Texas A&M here: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/bougainvillea.html
Douglas Hunt
on May 20, 2013
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Well thank you very much Douglas, I think I figured out my problem with your helpful feedback. I have overwatered my plant and didnt' allow it to dry out. Thank you so much
Anna Ibarra
on May 20, 2013
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Here's to their speedy recovery, Anna.
Douglas Hunt
on May 21, 2013
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I had bougainvilleas growing around my patio cover in southern CA for years. I agree with the other comments about watering too much. I paid little attention to the plants and they thrived. However, they are truly gorgeous but after they bloom the flowers die on the vine and eventually fall off. I had 3 or 4 vines and it was difficult cleaning out the dead flowers. It would take me hours to clean off the vines and the patio. It was worth it! Good luck.
Gayle Hill
on May 21, 2013
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I'm with Douglas Hunt on this one! There must be something else going on. The love hot weather. I hope it recovers for you to enjoy! :)
Nancy Hand
on May 21, 2013
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Thank you all the site that Douglas posted was a big help, and I stopped watering which seem to have been my issues with my bougainvilleas. Then I saw leafs growing and I am assuming that I hadn't killed it. Now we did get a big storm this past weekend, and of course anything outside got very saturated or overwatered so I pray it will be ok. Thank you again for your quick help.
Anna Ibarra
on May 26, 2013
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