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There are a number of different types of bonsai trees available, but
the bougainvillea bonsai is considered the one with the most
differential character. The bougainvillea bonsai is a popular
houseplant, and by nature it is a climbing plant, which can grow to
be as large as four meters. The proper caretaking of the
bougainvillea bonsai is an issue of great importance as regular
maintenance is essential for keeping your bonsai healthy and looking
its best.
Issues such as lighting, watering,
temperature, feeding, repotting, and styling, are all of great
significance and importance in regards to the bougainvillea bonsai.
Lighting and Temperature
As for lighting, this type of bonsai likes to
be in full and direct sunlight, however like all bonsais you must be
careful to not let the sun burn the rather delicate leaves of the
plant. In regards to temperature settings, the bougainvillea is an
evergreen species, which means that in colder climates it will
become deciduous. This type of bonsai should be kept at a
temperature of 49 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit if possible, and never
below 45 degrees.
Watering
When it comes to watering, the bougainvillea
bonsai likes it dry for the most part, in that it only needs to be
watered sparingly. However, during the flowering period, the bonsai
will require an increased amount of water.
Soil Feeding
The recommended feeding for this bonsai ranges
from every week to 10 days to two weeks. You should basically be
able to tell whether or not your plant needs more feeding.
Pruning and
Sculpting
Feel free to prune this bonsai at any time of
the year. When the plant is young make sure that you cut the
new growth every month or so to promote a bushy plant. If you
find that this bonsai is getting a bit big, then this is the time to
cut back the branches.
Pest control
Luckily pests are rare but still can occur.
Greenfly and whitefly are easily removed with some soapy water or
sprayed with insecticide.
These bonsais flower most heavily in winter
and early spring, with a few that will put forth scattered clusters
all year round. The colors are usually found in tones of purple,
lavender, carmine, scarlet, red, pink, orange, yellow and white.
Single and double forms are available, with the double forms tending
to carry their blooms near the end of the stems, rather than
distributing them evenly over the plant.
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