Bougainvillea Tanglong Pink

Description

🌿 Bougainvillea Tanglong Pink – Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Needs full sunlight (6–8+ hours daily)
• More sun = brighter pink flowers
• Best for terrace, balcony, or open garden

💧 Watering

• Water only when topsoil is dry
• Usually 2–3 times a week in summer
• Reduce in rainy/winter season
• Avoid overwatering (main cause of poor flowering)

🌱 Soil

• Requires fast-draining soil
• Ideal mix:
  • Garden soil + Sand + Compost (1:1:1)
• Pot must have good drainage holes

🌡️ Temperature

• Best range: 20–35°C
• Thrives in Indian climate
• Protect from heavy rain and cold winds

🌼 Fertilizer

• Feed every 15–20 days during growth
• Use:
  • Flower booster (low nitrogen, high phosphorus)
  • Vermicompost / cow dung manure once a month
• Avoid excess nitrogen (causes more leaves, fewer flowers)

✂️ Pruning

• Prune after main flowering
• Remove:
  • Dry branches
  • Weak shoots
  • Crossing stems
• Promotes bushy growth and more blooms

🪴 Pot & Support

• Likes slightly tight pots (don’t overpot)
• Provide support/trellis for climbing
• Suitable for bonsai-style training too

🐛 Pests & Diseases

Common Problems:

• Aphids
• Mealybugs
• Whiteflies
• Leaf drop

Solution:

• Spray neem oil every 10–15 days
• Maintain sunlight and airflow

🌸 Flowering Tips (For Best Bloom)

To get heavy flowering:

✅ Full sunlight
✅ Slightly dry soil
✅ Root-bound pot
✅ Low-nitrogen fertilizer
✅ Regular pruning

⭐ Quick Care Summary