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Getting Bougainvillea to Bloom Indoors in Canada

Why Won't My Indoor Bougainvillea Flower?

A 4-year-old bougainvillea in Canada refuses to bloom despite bright light.

Secret to Color

Nick reveals bougainvilleas bloom best under drought stress. Water very little, fertilize granular twice a year, and let nature handle watering. The colorful "flowers" are actually bracts; the true flower is tiny and white.

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