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DaveE
08-04-2010, 09:21 AM
I have a handful of Bougainvilleas (In ground) that the leaves have slowly turned almost olive green over the summer instead of their normal dark green. They look healthy otherwise.

We have beach like sand for soil here, so I don't believe they are staying to wet. No yellow or dropping leaves, just the drab color. They do receive full sun all day.

Any ideas?

Dave

dcruz01
08-05-2010, 06:08 AM
Sound very much like nutrient deficiency, have you feed the Bougainvillea, if so is it often enough, try Gypsum, it should help return the colour to the leaves.

DaveE
08-05-2010, 12:30 PM
Sound very much like nutrient deficiency, have you feed the Bougainvillea, if so is it often enough, try Gypsum, it should help return the colour to the leaves.

I will give the Gypsum a try, thanks!

john_ny
08-05-2010, 03:55 PM
I picked up some stuff, at the Tropical Plant Industry Exposition, last January in Fort Lauderdale. Works quite well.
BOUGAINŽ Bougainvillea Fertilizer | Bougainvillea Growers International (http://www.bgi-usa.com/products/bougainvillea-fertilizer.php)

saltydad
08-05-2010, 04:00 PM
I use the same fert, John, for my bougies. I also might suggest Mark add some epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) to his watering each month.

DaveE
08-06-2010, 09:03 AM
I picked up some stuff, at the Tropical Plant Industry Exposition, last January in Fort Lauderdale. Works quite well.
BOUGAINŽ Bougainvillea Fertilizer | Bougainvillea Growers International (http://www.bgi-usa.com/products/bougainvillea-fertilizer.php)

I picked some up this morning,. thanks.

Dave

DaveE
08-12-2010, 11:01 AM
BOUGAINŽ 6-8-10 Plus Minors

This product seems to be working the leaves are returning to their original color and there is an increase in new growth.

Thanks for the recommendation!!

Dave