The reason why Yushu has never blossomed
As a much-loved succulent plant, Yushu flowering is often regarded as a sign of successful maintenance. However, many flower lovers find that they never see flower shadows in their own jade trees, which is often closely related to the age of the plant and maintenance methods. This article will analyze the crux of non-flowering through four key dimensions and provide professional solutions. Yushu growth cycle characteristics limit the flowering of young plants. Yushu needs to go through a vegetative growth period of 5-7 years before it has the ability to bloom. Most of the newly purchased potted plants are cuttage seedlings, and their roots and stems have not yet completed the lignification transformation. Expecting flowers too early is detrimental to the healthy development of the plants. Mature plant identification characteristics When the main stem diameter reaches more than 3 cm and the lateral branches form obvious lignified epidermis, it indicates that the plant has entered the reproductive maturity stage. At this time, with correct maintenance, umbrells can be seen germinating at the branch ends in spring. The three elements of matrix improvement in the matrix ratio optimization plan should meet: porosity>35%, EC value 0.8-1.2mS/cm, and pH value 6.0-7.0. Recommended ratio: 40% humus soil +30% red jade soil +20% coarse river sand +10% bone meal, and 5g of slow-release fertilizer will be added every two years when changing pots in spring. Photoperiod control technology Light intensity gradient management requires 6 hours of direct light every day in spring and autumn, 30% of light is blocked from 10:00-15:00 in summer, and full sunshine mode is adopted in winter. Pay attention to rotating the flowerpot regularly to avoid light on one side, causing the plant type to tilt. Water and fertilizer collaborative control strategy During the reproductive period, high-level phosphate fertilizer (N-P-K=5-15-10) was applied 60 days before the buds appear, combined with weekly foliar spraying of 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate. Watering follows the principle of "alternating dry and wet", and the moisture content of the substrate is maintained within the range of 40-50%.
Through systematic maintenance and adjustment, most healthy yushu trees can bloom as scheduled after maturity. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record key data such as temperature, light, and fertilization, and gradually explore the most suitable flowering induction plan for plants.