I placed it in the patio in full, direct sunlight--and heat. With careful waterings, it soaked up 3-digit heat greedily! I pruned back spent flower heads and kept the plant compact. It perked up almost immediately, and after 4 short weeks, it looks like a new plant. Beautiful tender new leaves, spotless, no sign of insect attack--with the exception of today's garden visitor. Have a look below:
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This little green soldier and garden guardian paid its respects to my staked bougainvillea yesterday. Guess it's simply making the rounds.
