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Bougainvillea Stopped Flowering After Heavy Pruning: Patience Required

A Florida gardener's 15-year-old bougainvillea, once a year-round floral focal point, ceased flowering after a storm prompted heavy trimming. It remained a green shrub.

Recovery Advice

Tom advised giving the plant time to recover from the severe cutback. If it's healthy and green, leave it alone; regrowth will eventually lead to renewed flowering.

Bougainvillea blooms on new growth; patience after hard pruning allows the plant to rebuild its flowering wood.

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