Bougainvillea glabra Plant Care Reminders

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General Information

• Instruction By	Laurie Gore
  Notes	In coastal Southern California, bougainvilleas seldom get frost damage and often bloom all year. In these climate zones, they are easy to grow and practically maintenance-free.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  • December

  January 1. Protect Protect from heavy frost.

  February 1. Protect Protect from heavy frost.

  March 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming. 4. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 5. Prune Prune to shape if necessary.

  April 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 4. Prune Prune to shape if necessary. 5. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use.

  May 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 4. Prune Prune to shape if necessary. 5. Propagate Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.

  June 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming. 4. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 5. Prune Prune to shape if necessary. 6. Propagate Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.

  July 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 4. Prune Prune to shape if necessary. 5. Propagate Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.

  August 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 4. Prune Prune to shape if necessary.

  September 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming. 4. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 5. Prune Prune to shape if necessary. 6. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use.

  October 1. Buy Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. 2. Plant Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. 3. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. 4. Prune Prune to shape if necessary.

  November 1. Water Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.

  December 1. Protect Protect from heavy frost.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! February Buy plants this month. March Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. April Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. May Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. June Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. July Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. August Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. September Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want. October Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. April Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. May Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. June Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. July Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. August Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. September Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting. October Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming. June Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming. September Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? March Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. April Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. May Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. June Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. July Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. August Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. September Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. October Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater. November Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? March Prune to shape if necessary. April Prune to shape if necessary. May Prune to shape if necessary. June Prune to shape if necessary. July Prune to shape if necessary. August Prune to shape if necessary. September Prune to shape if necessary. October Prune to shape if necessary.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? April Mulch to conserve water use. September Mulch to conserve water use.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect from heavy frost. February Protect from heavy frost. December Protect from heavy frost.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? May Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth. June Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth. July Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.