Why does Bougainvillea have only a few leaves? What should I do if the leaves of Bougainvillea are sparse in winter?

Many flower lovers have discovered that bougainvillea has only a few leaves in winter. If we do not take special care of this plant in winter, it will be difficult for it to bloom, and its growth will be relatively slow. The questioner encountered a bougainvillea with only a few small leaves on the branches that had not grown much. This situation is very normal.

Why does Bougainvillea have only a few leaves?

1. The soil becomes compacted and acidified, and the root growth is hindered and damaged.

2. Severe drought, lack of water, lack of fertilizer, insufficient supply of nutrients and water,

3. Fertilizer damage caused by excessive fertilization, excessive frequency of fertilization, fertilization close to the taproot, and application of uncomposted organic fertilizer.

4. Underground pests eat the stems, taproots and main roots near the ground, causing root rot.

5. The above-ground and underground parts are closely linked. When the root system is damaged, the growth of the plant's nutritional organs, roots and leaves, will stagnate.

What to do if the leaves of bougainvillea are sparse in winter

We all know that Bougainvillea is known as a flower that cannot be killed by the sun in summer, so this plant loves sunlight very much. However, the sunlight is not very strong in winter, and there may not be any sunlight for several days in a row. This has a huge impact on Bougainvillea, so when we take care of Bougainvillea in winter, we must place it in a warm environment. Even so, the temperature may be too low for it to grow and it will go into a dormant state.

How to care for bougainvillea in winter

To care for bougainvillea in winter, we only need to ensure that it has enough sunlight and a small amount of water. When it is not blooming, it often has bare branches and a few leaves. At this time, using compound fertilizers can help it store nutrients, which is conducive to blooming beautiful flowers in the spring of next year.

So during this period of time, we found that the bougainvillea grew very slowly, or even had no branches, and only had a few small leaves. This is all very normal, so don't worry. When we take care of it properly in the spring, we will see it growing vigorously.

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Because Bougainvillea is a typical southern flower, it prefers relatively high temperatures. If the temperature is too low, it will enter a dormant state. The dormant state means that the leaves are shed, leaving only a few sparse small leaves on the top. If this happens, as long as its branches do not retract, it proves that it has entered a dormant state, and we only need to do a good job of maintenance.