Bougenvillea cutting...shohin maybe ?

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Bougenvillea cutting...shohin maybe ?

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Hey all heres a bougy cutting that has rooted for me, just wondering if i should let the shoots go wild or cut them back to a few leaves?
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Re: Bougenvillea cutting...shohin maybe ?

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If you want to keep it this size, then you can prune
If you want it bigger, then let it grow and wire to shape.

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Re: Bougenvillea cutting...shohin maybe ?

Post by KyBonzai »

Thanks ken, short simple and accurate answer :)
i think i'll let it grow a bit more then wire later
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