20 common plants that won't bloom: find the cause in these areas and treat it accordingly

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Flower care without blooms

Flower / grass / care / maintenance

A planted flower may refuse to bloom, while a willow slip stuck in the ground may grow into shade.

Getting flowers to bloom abundantly is truly not that easy.

Many flower lovers often run into the situation where flowers won't bloom,

They clearly grow very well, but just won't bloom!

Today the editor shares with everyone

the reasons why 20 common flowers and plants won't bloom,

Friends can compare and see how to solve it~

1

Clivia

Common reasons for not blooming:

When Clivia doesn't bloom, it is generally caused by light and compacted potting soil.

Solution:

A normally growing Clivia needs about 4 years of home cultivation, and with more than 16 leaves it will generally bloom normally. If all these features are present, then it is very likely that the soil aeration is poor, affecting root respiration and other normal life activities. You can loosen the soil appropriately to increase soil aeration. (For mature Clivia, it is recommended to repot once a year) (Send "Clivia" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more Clivia care knowledge)

In addition, if the winter temperature is too low (below 15 degrees), Clivia grows slowly and the flowering period will be delayed. Also, to ensure normal blooming, you can apply a moderate amount of flower fertilizer about one month before the flowering period.

2

Tree peony

Common reasons for not blooming:

The main reason tree peonies don't bloom is overly frequent watering, which counts as being over-pampered.

Solution:

When the tree peony's growth allows, control watering appropriately, give suitable light, and avoid sun exposure in summer. Tree peonies in a free-growing state often bloom better. (Send "Tree peony" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more tree peony care knowledge)

3

Azalea

Common reasons for not blooming:

The reason azaleas don't bloom is generally excessive nutrition, causing branches and leaves to consume too much nutrients, making it hard to accumulate the organic matter needed for flower buds.

Solution:

Do not apply nitrogen-containing fertilizer before flowering; only apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to regulate the phosphorus-nitrogen ratio in the plant, avoid excessive vegetative growth, and promote flower bud differentiation. (Send "Azalea" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more azalea care knowledge)

4

Gardenia

Common reasons for not blooming:

When gardenias don't bloom, it is mainly caused by air humidity being too low.

Solution:

Watering must be careful; it must not be too dry, nor waterlogged. Slightly moist is enough. Water frequently but lightly to keep it moist. Also remember, do not spray water directly on fragrant buds and flower buds, otherwise the flowers will have a short lifespan. (Send "Gardenia" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more gardenia care knowledge)

5

Orchid

Common reasons for not blooming:

Orchids not blooming is generally caused by insufficient light. Flower lovers growing them indoors know this well; often they wait until all the other flowers have faded and the orchid still hasn't bloomed.

Solution:

With sufficient light, orchids will relatively accumulate more organic matter, and flower bud formation will have enough drive. Let orchid plants that don't get sunlight enjoy the sun as much as possible (of course they cannot be exposed to strong sun), especially the warm, soft morning sunlight. (Send "Orchid" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more orchid care knowledge)

6

Jasmine

Common reasons for not blooming:

Jasmine's flowering period is in the high temperatures of midsummer, so if autumn comes early, jasmine easily grows only leaves and doesn't bloom.

Solution:

After summer arrives, prune more, fertilize, water, and give sun; not a single one can be missed! Jasmine likes heavy fertilizer, heavy water, and strong sun, so pamper it to your heart's content! (Send "Jasmine" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more jasmine care knowledge)

6

Rose

Common reasons for not blooming:

Light is an important condition affecting whether roses bloom. Give it only a third of the sunlight, and it will not shine brilliantly.

Solution:

Roses bloom in spring and summer, when the sunlight is very warm and gentle, so they can be grown in full sun. Give it full sunlight, and only then will it give you brilliant flowers. (Send "Rose" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more rose care knowledge)

8

Kalanchoe

Common reasons for not blooming:

Kalanchoe likes fertilizer. If nutrients are insufficient, problems will appear in the later differentiation of flower buds.

Solution:

Before flowering, apply a fishy fertilizer mainly of phosphorus and potassium once a week to promote flower bud differentiation. During the flowering period, mainly apply quick-acting monopotassium phosphate, with a concentration of 2% as suitable, once every 10 days. (Send "Kalanchoe" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more Kalanchoe care knowledge)

9

Phalaenopsis

Common reasons for not blooming:

Phalaenopsis's flowering period is in early spring, exactly when it is turning warm but still cold. Daytime temperatures are still acceptable, but at night there is still a bit of winter's harshness. Low temperature is one of the reasons Phalaenopsis doesn't bloom.

Solution:

After applying light fertilizer, place the orchid in a sunroom or greenhouse. Flower lovers with heating can place the plant in a place with a higher room temperature. Appropriately increase air humidity. (Send "Phalaenopsis" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more Phalaenopsis care knowledge)

10

Christmas cactus

Common reasons for not blooming:

Christmas cactus is a plant that can bloom continuously, but with improper care you may not see it bloom even once in a year; it really is hoping for flowers that never come. Generally, insufficient nutrients and too much light will both cause Christmas cactus not to bloom.

Solution:

In late autumn, when the weather turns cool, begin applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to Christmas cactus. Huaduoduo No. 2 and Cuiyun Bikailhua are recommended, with monopotassium phosphate next. When light is too strong, shade it in the morning and evening to meet Christmas cactus's requirement of short daylight for bud setting. (Send "Christmas cactus" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more Christmas cactus care knowledge)

10

Osmanthus

Common reasons for not blooming:

If nutrients cannot keep up and light is insufficient, potted osmanthus will not bloom, and the leaf color will become lighter.

Solution:

Healthy roots and sufficient, comprehensive nutrient soil are the foundation for flower bud formation. Sufficient light is the prerequisite; sturdy new shoots, efficient and high-quality leaves, and a high level of stored nutrients are the key to flowering. Applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during flower bud differentiation and moderately controlling water are the guarantee of flowering. (Send "Osmanthus" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more osmanthus care knowledge)

12

Bowl lotus

Common reasons for not blooming:

One reason bowl lotus doesn't bloom is insufficient light, and another is applying too much nitrogen fertilizer.

Solution:

Bowl lotus should be grown in an open area or on a balcony with full light, with no less than 6 hours of light per day. In the early stage, apply nitrogen fertilizer so the branches and leaves can become sturdy; in the later stage, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote flower bud differentiation. (Send "Bowl lotus" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more bowl lotus care knowledge)

13

Bougainvillea

by flower lover Qingfeng

Common reasons for not blooming:

Improper water, fertilizer, and light conditions will all cause bougainvillea not to bloom. Or, if there are too many flowering branches and you are unwilling to prune, it will also lead to imbalanced nutrition and no bud setting.

Solution:

Generally once a month; during bougainvillea's peak growth period, apply liquid fertilizer once every half month, and apply more when the ambient temperature is higher. Applying more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer helps flower bud differentiation and ensures sturdy flower buds. "Frequent water, no flowers; little water, endless flowers." Don't be unwilling to prune; cut off those unnecessary flowering branches so flowers can cover your branches. (Send "Bougainvillea" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more bougainvillea care knowledge)

14

Chinese rose

Common reasons for not blooming:

Insufficient light and poor ventilation are the main reasons Chinese roses don't bloom.

Solution:

Move the plant to a place with sufficient light for care, pay attention to ventilation, and keep the potting soil moist. In addition, prune reasonably so the branches grow sturdy and healthy. (Send "Chinese rose" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more Chinese rose care knowledge)

15

Peace lily (also called white crane taro)

Common reasons for not blooming:

To make a peace lily bloom, the first thing to consider is the light issue. Although peace lilies are very shade-tolerant, if they are kept in a very dark place for a long time, it is very difficult for them to bloom.

Solution:

The most suitable placement for a peace lily is in bright, indirect light. In addition, a certain fertilizer effect must be ensured; if the potting soil is too poor, it is also not conducive to blooming. In winter, it is best to provide sufficient light conditions, which not only helps the leaves stay deep green but also helps it overwinter. (Send "White crane taro" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more peace lily care knowledge)

16

Geranium

Common reasons for not blooming:

Geranium is a light-loving plant, and it is difficult for it to bloom when light is insufficient. Water and nutrients are also reasons affecting whether geraniums bloom.

Solution:

Move the geranium to a place with sufficient sunlight for care, but avoid harsh summer sun exposure. Water regularly; don't work by fits and starts. Fertilize lightly and sparingly, and be sure to use only a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer. (Send "Geranium" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more geranium care knowledge)

17

Camellia

Common reasons for not blooming:

Camellia's flowering period is from December to March of the following year. At this time the temperature is very low. If the camellia is frostbitten, the flower buds will fall off and it cannot bloom.

Solution:

During the day, place the flower in a windless, sunny, warm place, and move it indoors at night; if the temperature is below 5°C, cover the flowerpot with a plastic film bag to raise the temperature. (Send "Camellia" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more camellia care knowledge)

18

Water lily

Common reasons for not blooming:

Water lilies like high temperatures and strong light, and the suitable growing water temperature is 18-20°C. Below this temperature they generally will not bloom.

Solution:

Insufficient light: water lilies are sun-loving plants and like sufficient sunlight. If light is insufficient for a long time, stems and leaves will flourish while flowers are few, or even only leaves will grow and no flowers will appear. If they are kept for a long time in a shaded and unventilated place, moss easily grows on the water surface, causing the plant to grow weakly, and the phenomenon of growing leaves but not blooming will also appear. Therefore, when growing water lilies, be sure to give full sunlight. During flower bud differentiation, long-day sunlight is especially needed. (Send "Water lily" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more water lily care knowledge)

19

Hydrangea

Common reasons for not blooming:

Hydrangea belongs to short-day plants. If the light period is too long during flower bud differentiation, then it will certainly not bloom. In addition, hydrangea needs more fertilizer during the growth period, especially nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote plant growth. But during flower bud differentiation, if excessive nitrogen fertilizer is still applied, it will cause the plant to grow leggy, the flower buds cannot differentiate, and it will be impossible to bloom. Furthermore, if vigorous hydrangeas are heavily pruned in spring, it will be very difficult to form flower buds from June to August, leading to reduced or no blooming.

Solution:

If you want hydrangeas to bloom, then during their flower bud differentiation period, ensure they are in darkness for 10 hours a day. Especially for hydrangeas kept indoors, avoid long periods of light at night, otherwise it will also affect flower bud differentiation. At the same time, reduce the nitrogen fertilizer content during this period and apply more fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium. You can drench the roots with a 0.2% monopotassium phosphate solution, or spray it on the plant. Prune promptly after flowering. When pruning, do not only cut off the spent flowers; cut off the branches that have bloomed at the same time, leaving only one pair of leaves at the bottom. (Send "Hydrangea" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more hydrangea care knowledge)

20

Blue snowflower

Common reasons for not blooming:

Blue snowflower likes strong sun. If light is insufficient, the plant cannot carry out photosynthesis, and there will not be enough nutrients to supply the plant for blooming. In summer, blue snowflower is in its growth period. If watering is too little, it is also very easy to cause poor development due to lack of water, and thus it will not bloom.

Solution:

Blue snowflower likes sunlight but is also slightly shade-tolerant. It can be placed on a south-facing balcony with sufficient light, or on an east- or west-facing balcony, and attention should be paid to shading at noon in summer. Increase watering during the growth period. Because summer evaporation is high, water once every 1-2 days, and usually spray water toward the leaves and around the flowerpot in the morning and evening to maintain relatively high air humidity. (Send "Blue snowflower" in the backend of the Huayang Home WeChat official account to receive more blue snowflower care knowledge)

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