Introduction Autumn is the "home court" of bougainvillea. Once the temperature cools down, they will enter the peak flowering period, or are they an important ornamental flowering tree in autumn and winter. Today I will take you to know a very beautiful variety. There is also a l

Introduction

Autumn is the "home court" of bougainvillea. Once the temperature cools down, they will enter the peak flowering period, or are important ornamental flowers and trees in autumn and winter. Today I will take you to know a very beautiful variety. There is also a location on the balcony of your home. Flower lovers who like bougainvillea can take a look.

1. Understand "coconut ice"

bougainvillea "coconut ice"

bougainvillea is the same as rose . It has many varieties, most of which are gardening ornamental varieties, such as the familiar green cherry, red tassel , Jinshuang, etc. The one we introduced today is called "Coconut Ice", which is also artificially cultivated and is specially created for viewing. It is not very famous in China and is an excellent variety that is relatively niche and has not yet reached the popularity of the green belt, and only a few flower lovers have cultivated it.

Beautiful tree shape

Coconut ice tree shape is very beautiful, upright and compact, with many branches, and no thorns on the body. It is more suitable for home planting. The ground planting can grow to three or four meters high, and it is also suitable for pot planting. More than one gallon of flower pots can be cultivated. It looks very similar to another variety of "lipstick". The two were originally the same variety, but due to the changes in the growth environment, they gradually developed their own characteristics. One is glorious and the other is light and elegant. The one from Thailand is called "lipstick", and the one from Malaysia is called "coconut ice", which is similar to the difference between Zhanghong cherry blossoms and Guanghongying.

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Coconut ice, as its name suggests, has a natural fresh beauty. Its flowers are a combination of green + white + pink. Under the sunlight, it is shining. White and green are responsible for the "fairy", and pink are responsible for the "beautiful", both gorgeous and fairy, fresh and not vulgar, and have high ornamental value. It is known as the "little fairy" in the bougainvillea world.

A tree of multi-colored flowers, blooming for three seasons

In terms of flowering, coconut ice and lipstick are both varieties of flowers that are frequent flowering, with the ability to repeat flowers in multiple seasons. In , , it can bloom all year round in , and in various places north of South China, the flowering period is autumn, winter and spring. The three seasons are full and never stops. The northern winter can also bloom as bright as spring flowers after entering the room. The flowers are also rich, with more flowers per branch, and one tree is easy to bloom.

Coconut ice in summer

is similar to other varieties. The color of coconut ice will also change with changes in temperature, sunlight and other factors. It is roughly the lower the temperature, the pinker the color, and the higher the temperature, the whiter the color. The flowers bloom in winter may be dark pink, and in summer, it may bloom pure white. Flower lovers call it "summer is ice, winter is like fire."

2. Suggestions for planting coconut ice

easy-to-grow variety

Flower pot: bougainvillea is not like rose , it is not picky about cultivation containers, plastic pot ceramic pot tiles and other things can be planted. The size of the flower pot depends on the planting space. If the space is not large, just use a small pot. The space is large enough to make it grow into a small tree. Use a larger pot;

Soil: Raising bougainvillea, it is recommended to use garden soil + nutrient soil together, with a ratio of 1:1 (a little more garden soil is also possible), because it is woody plant , with well-developed roots and too soft garden soil cannot solidify the roots. This ratio of nutrients is sufficient, and it can also ensure fast drainage and good breathability;

Suitable environment: This variety of coconut ice likes light. The more sufficient the light, the more obvious the color of the flowers, and the lack of light is satisfactory. It is easy to bloom white flowers, and it is recommended to place it in places with long sun exposure, such as terraces, south balconies, etc.;

simple treatment

watering: Although this variety is drought-resistant, it is recommended to water according to the principle of "dry and wet". If the soil is dry, watering. If it is dry for too long, it is likely to cause damage to the roots;

Fertilization: It is mostly done in spring and autumn, mainly thin fertilizer, use concentrated fertilizer with caution, and apply thin fertilizer frequently (2 to 3 times a month ), the growth will be more vigorous and the bloom will be more frequent;

degrees summer and overwinter: This variety is heat-resistant and sun-resistant. Even if it is exposed in summer, it is fine. Just water it in time, and there is no problem of difficulty in summer. It is not cold-resistant, and the temperature during winter should be above 0 degrees. It is recommended that the temperature be lower than 5 degrees in the north should be moved back indoors;

Propagation: Use cuttings mostly, take semi-mature branches, use moist culture soil, and place it in a cool and ventilated place, and it will take root in about half a month (water inserts can also take root).

Coconut Ice "Lollipop"

Summary: There are many varieties of bougainvillea, and many excellent ones are also very good. As a niche existence, coconut Ice has a good reputation in the circle of flower lovers, and has no shortcomings. She also loves to bloom. If you like this color-changing and complex color variety, you can try it in a pot, and it won't disappoint you.