Introduction
Bougainvillea is a flower that many flower lovers love to raise. They are very popular because of their tenacious vitality, simple management, and long-lasting flowering period. In this issue, we will introduce you to a kind of bougainvillea that is very suitable for growing on the balcony. Flower lovers who like growing flowers, balconies and locations can take a look.
1. Understanding "Dark Spot Palace Powder"
Dark Spot Palace Powder
Bougainvillea is also called Rhododendron and has many varieties. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 1,000 named varieties. The one introduced today is called "Dark Spot Palace Powder". It is a relatively popular one in the bougainvillea world. It is famous for its diligent flowering and other advantages. If you want to raise a plant with flowers blooming all year round, this is the right plant to choose.
The plant type is beautiful
The dark-spotted palace powder is a variant of the green-leaf palace powder. It has been retained because of the dark spots on the leaves. Except for the slightly different leaf color, it is basically the same as the green-leaf palace powder. They grow uniformly and are small and medium-sized varieties. After dwarfing, the plants are relatively small and are particularly suitable for potted plants. The plant height can be controlled at 30-50 cm when grown in flower pots. They have many branches and a compact plant shape. The potting effect is very good. They are especially suitable for growing on terraces, balconies or even windowsills for decorative viewing. Is
beautiful?
Dark spot palace pink is a kind of beautiful bougainvillea. It has a beautiful tree shape, grows quickly, and is easy to shape. It can have lush branches or a single "lollipop". The leaves are green with gold leaf art, and the flowers are purple-red. Under the sunlight, they shine brightly, shine brightly, are dazzling, beautiful and gorgeous, and have a very high "appearance".
The flowering period is very long
In terms of flowering, the dark-spotted palace powder is famous for its "hardworking". In addition to blooming in full bloom in autumn, winter and spring, it can also continue to bloom in the hot summer. It is really In the true sense of the word, "flowering all year round" varieties are also particularly rich in flowers. In winter and spring, "where there are branches, there must be flowers." It is normal for the branches to be full of flowers. It happens to be the season when the weather is cold and flowering plants are scarce. Flower lovers in the north will see the beautiful scenery of "white snow outside the house, and flowers in full bloom inside the house."
2. Planting suggestions for dark-spotted palace pink
Bougainvillea is a plant with strong vitality. It is used as a greening plant in many places in the south. It can grow green trees and bloom in groups without being taken care of. Apart from being "intolerant to cold", there is basically no second disadvantage. It is not difficult to raise it well. Here are some suggestions for novice flower lovers:
Soil: Unlike grass flowers and succulents, , bougainvillea has loose requirements for soil. It can be cultivated both in garden soil and nutrient soil. It is recommended to mix the two together. Garden soil can solidify roots and provide nutrients. Soil can provide nutrients and increase breathability;
Suitable environment: No matter what kind of bougainvillea it is, it should be raised in a sunny place. The longer the sun, the better. Although it can also tolerate semi-shade, if the light is insufficient, the flowers will not be easy to color, which will affect the appearance;
Watering: It is relatively drought-tolerant. Watering follows the "don't dry, don't water, is dry and water thoroughly" . Water when the soil is dry and then water thoroughly;
Fertilization: It should be carried out in spring and autumn. Apply thin fertilizer frequently. It is not recommended to apply thick fertilizer. Fertilizer;
summer: normal maintenance in summer is fine, there is no problem of "difficulty in summer";
wintering: it can only withstand a low temperature of about 5°C. If the temperature is lower than this, protective measures against cold should be taken. In the north, it is recommended to move indoors in autumn.
Bougainvillea suitable for growing on the balcony
Summary: There are actually many bougainvillea suitable for growing on the balcony, such as green cherry, red tassel, golden double, etc. However, most varieties grow taller and need to be frequently pruned to maintain the plant shape. If your balcony is relatively small and you don’t want to spend time pruning, you can choose the dark-spotted palace pink variety.
