How do I get my bougainvillia to produce flowers (bracts)?

Question

I bought a small one for my conservatory last year and it was full of beautiful pink bracts. But over the winter all the leaves fell off so I was left with just jaggy looking twigs in a pot. The leaves have come back and I re-potted the plant into a slightly larger pot. Still leaves there but no sign of any bracts. What am I doing wrong? Will this ever flower again or should I forget about it?

Answer 1

In November cut it back by two thirds. Keep it frost free and on the dry side over winter. When new growth starts to show increase the watering and give it a feed. Leave it in the hottest most sunny spot you have (in the UK a conservatory is best) and let nature do the rest.

Answer 2

Here is a site that should tell you everything you need to know it is the basics to care for your plant, hope it helps.

http://www.bgi-usa.com/bougainvillea-res...