Bougainvillea after sprouting in the spring, the growth is more vigorous, growing well, many branches grow out, may be more messy, not organized, is not conducive to later growth, but also not conducive to viewing.First, cut off the dead branches, diseased branches and yellow branches on the plant, which will affect the growth, remove the weak branches, and then it is difficult to grow into strong branches, but also remove part of the leggy branches and cross branches, which can increase the light transmittance of the plant and is more conducive to the later growth.Careless heavy cut is also fine, at this time the germination is strong, can grow out soon.
After flowering, it is also a good time for pruning. First remove the residual flowers, and then cut off the pedicels. The flower branches also need to be cut back appropriately. Cut off one third of the flower branches, and cut them out appropriately. In this way, pruning can be beneficial to the next flowering.
It is necessary to change the pot for 1-2 years, which can be combined with the time of changing the pot, the plant should be properly pruned, mainly the roots, the dead roots and old roots need to be cut off, and the overall branches and leaves also need to be thinned, so as to reduce transpiration and promote its recovery.
There is no fixed standard for pruning time, and pruning can also be done at ordinary times, mainly to cut off useless branches and leave strong branches and leaves.
