Purple bougainvillea

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Started to grow nice then the weather changed. Also needs re potted but will wait till spring. Looks to be low on iron also? Have not done any trimming since it started to grow.
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Probably needs magnesium. It's a common problem for bogies. Use Epsom salt.
 

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Probably needs magnesium. It's a common problem for bogies. Use Epsom salt.

For some reason this one is the only boogie that I have to give extra iron /epsom salt too.

What amount do you use normally? I experimented a couple of times and don't see results, last time I diluted 2 tablespoons to a quart of water.

Grimmy
 

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What amount do you use normally? I experimented a couple of times and don't see results, last time I diluted 2 tablespoons to a quart of water.

Grimmy
I use to measure and now I just add a little into the watering can and mix it up. Probably about 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 of iron to about 2 or 3 quarts of water. I will also do this every now and then for all the trees diluted down more. I water real well then water again with the mix. Usually within a week the leaves get darker green. If the leaves are still light in color after 3 or 4 weeks I hit it again.
 

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Very nice indeed!
Is it the second time it blooms?
Do Bougainvilleas bloom twice over there in Texas?
Mine bloom off and on all year. Even in the winter in the greenhouse.
 

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That's fantastic! You have fun with them blooming all year round!
 
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