Bougainvillea is a mesmerizing plant that can beautify any garden. It comes in many colors and shapes and can be grown in both pots and gardens. While it can grow freely and create a wild and exotic look in your garden, if grown in a pot, it will require pruning to keep it in check. Pruning will also prevent it from losing its shape and beauty while also giving it a boost to bloom. Here’s how to prune bougainvillea in a pot:

1. Know when to prune

The best time to prune a bougainvillea plant is in late winter or early spring when it has finished blooming. This is because bougainvillea blooms on new growth, so pruning it before the growing season begins will encourage new growth and, ultimately, more blossoms.

2. Identify the dead or damaged branches

Before starting the pruning process, inspect the plant for any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Cutting them out will prevent the plant from wasting energy trying to repair any damaged parts and allow it to direct nutrients to its healthy branches.

3. Trim the tips

Using a sharp pair of pruning shears, begin trimming the tips of the bougainvillea plant. Use caution not to damage any healthy parts of the plant while doing so. Cut each stem at a 45-degree angle and keep it at a length of 6-8 inches. This will encourage branching, resulting in more leaves and flowers.

4. Cut out unwanted growth

If there are any unwanted stems emerging from the base of the plant or other parts of the plant that you want removed, now is the time to do so. Use your pruning shears to cut them off, being careful not to damage any healthy branches while doing so.

5. Prune for shape

To maintain the shape of your bougainvillea, you’ll need to prune it regularly. This means removing any side shoots that are growing below the main stem and cutting back the top growth to the desired height. Start with removing any crossing branches that are rubbing or crossing each other. Then go on to shape the plant to your liking by snipping off any branches that stick out, do not fit the look or grow too high.

6. Clean up cuts

After pruning, make sure to remove any cut branches from the plant and dispose of them properly. Remove any leaf debris and dispose of them in the same manner. Ensure you sterilize your shears with rubbing alcohol before and after pruning to prevent the spread of diseases.

In conclusion, pruning your potted bougainvillea is essential for keeping it healthy and encouraging more blooms. It also makes it easier to maintain the size and shape of the plant to suit your taste. By following these simple steps, you can make sure your bougainvillea stays healthy and beautiful for years to come.

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