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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 27, 2015
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    Most likely this is attributed to the excessive heat. Many plants will shed their leaves in order to conserve water, even if you are watering daily. With high temperatures, much of the water actually evaporates before reaching the root system. This is why soaker hoses work well for watering--it allows for the water to penetrate deeply in the soil. High temps can also cause the soil to compact, making it more difficult for any water you do give the plants to penetrate it, thus much of the water runs off. The plants should regrow their leaves once the temps begin to even out some, so just keep doing what you're doing but be

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 5, 2015
    A.

    This does appear to be either a nutrient issue.

    Since you have tried a few different things, I might suggest Epsom Salt.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-in-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 6, 2015
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    Bougainvillea like their soil to be moist, not soggy. Do not allow the soil to dry out.
    No matter how much sunlight indoor the plant is receiving it is less than the outdoor natural sunlight.

    The plant is likely stressed from the change in light.
    Water the plant enough to keep the soil moist, but make sure the pot is well draining.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-in-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    November 21, 2015
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    Due to the presence of webbing, I would evaluate your plant for spider mites. More information on spider mites can be found here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

    The eaten leaves could suggest another pest - the Bougainvillea Looper: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-loopers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 29, 2015
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    Your plant is likely suffering from over watering and or the cold, depending on how low the temps were.
    Bougainvillea can endure temps to 30 degrees F., but if the soil was wet the cold can have more of an effect.
    Allow the plant to dry out, make sure it has proper drainage.
    You can trim away any dead or damaged material, but wait for full pruning for late winter or early spring.
    Here are some links for you with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-flower-drop.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-in-containers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/pruning-bougainvilleas.htm

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  • Answered by
    marjoy on
    December 18, 2019
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    The clarity of the anatomical leaf and flower (bract) and thorn distribution of the Bougainvillea as brilliantly answered by 'down to earth digs' determines by the simplification of the helpful answer - not found anywhere else on the web pertaining to the Bougainvillea!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 21, 2016
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    The thorns on a Bougainvillea are located at the base of each leaf, this should help you determine what is a leaf.
    The flower is a tube like structure and is insignificant.
    The bracts form around the flower in a cluster of 3.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/pruning-bougainvilleas.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-in-containers.htm

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