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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 6, 2011
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    Heather on
    May 26, 2011
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    There are alot of things that could do this. Try giving it some balanced fertilizer (potash is mostly for potassium) and then treat the plant with neem oil. Neem oil will kill any fungus or pests that may be affecting the plant.

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    Nikki on
    June 17, 2011
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    Typically, a bougainvillea tree is pruned in a specific way to get it into a tree shape.The best time to prune bougainvillea is in late winter or early spring after it flowers, or at the start of the rainy season. If you wait until late summer or early fall, your plant may produce fewer flowers during the following winter.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/pruning-bougainvilleas.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 20, 2011
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    Potted plants, especially those in hanging baskets, should be watered daily. If temps are over 80 F., then they may even need to be watered twice a day.

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    Nikki on
    July 9, 2011
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    Yes, it will come back as long as you don't cut back than a third of the plant. This article will help with the caterpillar problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm

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    decoroat on
    March 8, 2016
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    The Bougainvillea grows quickly in a Sunny location. It forms long tendrils, and therefore requires trellis as support. After heavy rain showers, the leaves could be quickly. The perfect place is where is the Plant protected from the rain and at the same time, it gets a lot of sun light. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/

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  • Answered by
    Susan75023 on
    July 16, 2011
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