[Arid_gardener] Re: Watering Bougainvillea in Summer

[Olin Miller]

I had a 'Barbara Karst'  Bougainvillea that I never watered and it grew
okay.  But the usual recommendation is to saturate the root zone, they let
it dry out completely before watering again.  Thus the frequency and amount
depends on soil type and drainage.  Too much water promotes foliage growth
and reduces the development of the showy bracts.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <gitzcpa at hotmail.com>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:31 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


>
> 85737
> gitzcpa at hotmail.com
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> I have a boganvillea in my back yard.  It is just beginning to flower
> after being cut back because of frost damage.
>
> I am wondering how often and how much watter it needs in the warm - hot
> season.