A member of the four - o’clock family , bougainvillea ( Bougainvillea spp . ) is a vigorous woody vine characterized by score of papery flower in tad of Battle of Magenta , royal , sundown orangeness and white . It is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture flora hardiness zones 9 to 11 .
A member of the four - o’clock menage , bougainvillea ( Bougainvillea spp . ) isa vigorous woody vinecharacterized by scores of papery flowers in tint of Battle of Magenta , majestic , sunset orange and white . It is stout in U.S. Department of Agriculture flora hardiness zones 9 to 11 . Though diminish the beauty of this endearing works is problematic , some pests do a effective job by eat its tender green leaves .
Lousy Loopers
The bougainvillea inchworm is a species of immature or chocolate-brown caterpillar about 1 in long that prosper on all coinage of bougainvilleas , leaving behind heavily scalloped leaf tolerance . Thoroughly touch 4 teaspoon of B thuringiensis , a type of soilborne bacteria usable at some garden centers , with 1 congius of urine and spray the entire plant equally using a hose - goal or pressurized sprayer . Repeat weekly until pest is under control . Always follow label instruction precisely . B thuringiensis has a unforesightful ledge life and degrades in sun , so store it in a cool , dry place inaccessible to pet and children , and use within two years . Avoid liaison with skin and wearable . If you breathe in or swallow Bacillus thuringiensis , reach the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1222 .
Lose the Leafminers
The larva of various moth and fly are roll in the hay as leaf miner insects . These insects tunnel into leaves , do hoist tunnels and giving leafage a desolate , skeletonized look before they overleap from the industrial plant . A severe infestation can kill the vine . Bougainvillea Growers International notice that contact pesticides are unable , as leaf miners feed inside the leaves . Instead , remove debris from around the radical of the plant , as larva and eggs can overwinter there . Keep the planting area well - weeded , and mulch with constitutive thing to keep newfangled weeds from emerging .
Slugs and Snails
Slugs and snails nails lean to feed on the midsection of leaves , although they sometimes mould on the edge as well . Slugs and escargot provender in the evening , thriving in damp conditions and leaving behind telltale trail of shining slime . Pick slug and snail off by mitt in the evening and drown in soapy water supply or crush . you may create a physical barrier around your plant by spreading dry chalk , crush eggshells or sharp clinker around the stem . Oak leaves also exploit well , since these pests dislike the tannic acid in the leaves .
Culture and Care
Plants that are stressed due to unlawful cultural care are more susceptible to attacks from pests . Bougainvilleas do well in bright , sunny situations with rich , loamy and well - draining soil . Water frequently to keep the grease moist , but not water log or flood . Watering in the morning will permit the plant to dry out before eve , discourage slugs and escargot . Prune away and destroy any dead , diseased or infested growing with disinfected pruning tools and keep the planting area goodly by absent constitutive debris .
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