Why won't my bougainvillea bloom?

it bloomed once when I planted it, my son mowed it down and when the leaves came back, it won't bloom. It has been several months since it was cut down.The leaves have small brown spots, but otherwise looks healthy.

Why won't my bougainvillea bloom?
Bougainvillea is known to go through several weeks where they produce lots of vegetative growth. IF the plant receives sufficient sunlight during this period, you'll find new buds being formed and eventually plenty of flowers while the vegetative growth declines. You'll find that the more heat and sunlight...the more blooms!





The brown spots you're seeing sounds like it could be caused from lack of magnesium. (See #2 below to correct)





Other than making sure you have your plant in a sunny location, here are few suggestions for you to consider;





1) Make sure the soil is properly drained and the plant roots aren't in standing water. Keep soil moist but NOT wet.





2) Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.....preferably a 20-20-20. Bougainvilleas will benefit by additional magnesium and iron. Magnesium can be applied through using Epsom salt or an application of Dolomitic Lime.





3) If your plant is in a shady spot, move it to a location where it will subjected to at least 5 hours of sunlight....preferably afternoon sun.





Hope this information was of some help to you. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Wierd, usually my bougainvillea's are cut down they bloom after . Must be the climate where you live. Try feeding it some plant food and water it regularly.
Reply:i wouldn't be too concerned about the ' severe pruning ' since it's mowing accident . it ( the bougainvillea ) will come back , but you won't get a bloom till next year . p.s I'd not worry about the browning leaves ; this is an exceptionally resilient plant .
Reply:When plants are severely pruned or in this case mowed over it causes them to go into a vegetative production state this can also occur if over fertilized with a high nitrogen fertilizer. The brown spots may be an indicator of possible disease or insect damage and is hard to determine without seeing the plant. What area or zone do you live in?
Reply:huh?
Reply:It probably is not happy where it is planted. Try planting it where it can get more sun. Feed it once a week and keep it moist.





Good Luck
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