Bougainvillea (Barbara Karst) Live Plant

Description: You are bidding on Bougainvillea 'Red' Live PlantWhat many people think of as the blooms of bougainvillea are not actually blooms at all. The showy paper-like structures are a modified leaf called a bract. These three bracts hide the true flowers inside, which are small, trumpet-shaped flowers in whites and yellows. The showy bracts are typically found on new growth, with the biggest display following their winter dormancy. Typically, you will see the best display of blooms following a dry winter.Since bougainvilleas are tropical natives, make sure they get plenty of sun! In less than full sun, plants will be much more sparse and have a less than spectacular flower show, if any at all. Keeping your bougainvillea in full sun will keep your plant blooming. Planting and Care: growing cycle. Fertilization should begin just prior to new growth and end three or four weeks before the first frost.Choose an all-purpose fertilizer recommended for flowering and/or foliage plants. Frequency will depend on the type of fertilizer. Liquid (water soluble) and granular quick release fertilizer, require more frequent application; slow release granular fertilizer requires less.When using granular fertilizer be sure to sprinkle fertilizer pellets away from the plant stems or trunk to prevent possible burning and always water thoroughly after application. This dissolves or releases the fertilizer into the soil. Apply water soluble fertilizer by thoroughly drenching the leaves and soil.Always follow fertilizer package directions.Prune as required to keep plants a desired size or shape.Encourage new blooms by cutting off dead or faded flowers.Plants with branches originating from the roots of the plant need to be selectively pruned. Prune by removing the oldest branches completely. This will allow new, more productive branches to develop and produce flowers.Remove damaged or dead limbs back to live wood.When pruning, make angled cuts just above the bud.Use proper tools such as shears, hand pruners, pole pruners and pruning saws. Make sure all equipment is clean and sharp.Fertilize after pruning to help speed new growth.New plants require more frequent watering than established plants. After planting check for water regularly until fully rooted and established.Always water slowly and deeply making sure the root ball is completely saturated.Don't water at night if possible. Watering in the morning helps prevent disease.If new plant wilts between watering, increase the frequency of watering.Plants in hot, humid or sunny areas need more frequent watering than plants in cool climates.Plants in containers may require more frequent watering than plants in the ground. Plants around 20~25 inch height in 1 gallon pot similar to pictures above.Plants shipping without container. will be wrapped and fastened safely in our packaging Thank you! Feedback:Please leave us positive feedback and five stars across the board. If for ANY reason you are unsatisfied with your product, please contact us before leaving a negative feedback. We will do everything to ensure the entire transaction will be flawless in the end. We guarantee you will never be ripped off.Return Policy:We promise the item you purchase is the item we described within this auction. If the item arrives and is not as described, you may return the item for a refund. A return request must be submitted within 14 days after we have proof that you received the item. Shipping & Handling:We do combine shipping Please email me for combine shipping quote. we only ship to the lower 48 States. This excludes: Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates and APO/FOP. hope you understand. Thank You. Questions or Comments:If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via eBay's messaging system. All questions will be answered within 24 hours, Thank You.

Price: 28.95 USD

Location: Norwalk, California

End Time: 2024-12-15T04:43:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.65 USD