When does the sensitive plant bloom?
An article sharing some knowledge and experience about when the sensitive plant blooms, the appearance of its flowers, and related experiences in flower planting. Next, the editor will introduce the topic to netizens.
Introduction: The sensitive plant belongs to the leguminous family and is a perennial herb or shrub. Its plant shape is loose, leaves are bright green, and when touched by external forces, the leaves will close, resembling the shyness of a girl. The flowers are colorful and bright, usually light red, and bloom from July to October, with very high ornamental value. However, many flower enthusiasts encounter situations where the sensitive plant does not bloom or blooms very few flowers during actual cultivation, greatly reducing the overall ornamental performance of the sensitive plant, causing much frustration. This article mainly focuses on the topic of "sensitive plant blooming" to introduce to flower enthusiasts, hoping to help them.
The sensitive plant is also known as the bashful plant or touch-me-not, classified under the Mimosa genus of the leguminous family, and is a perennial herb or shrub. Unlike other flower plants, its leaf stalks will droop and leaves will close when touched by external forces, resembling the shyness of a girl, hence the name "sensitive plant". The plant has a loose shape, and its leaves, flowers, and pods all have high ornamental value, with the flowers being the most colorful. When the flowers bloom, the bright green branches and leaves set off the light red, fluffy flowers, which are both lovely and pleasing to the eye.
During the actual cultivation of the sensitive plant, many flower enthusiasts encounter situations where the plant does not bloom or blooms very few flowers, greatly reducing the overall ornamental value. What exactly is going on? This article mainly introduces from the aspects of "why doesn't the sensitive plant bloom? How to care for it to make it bloom?" hoping to help flower enthusiasts.
I. Insufficient lighting leading to the sensitive plant not blooming or blooming few flowers
The sensitive plant is native to tropical American regions, where abundant sunlight has given it a photophilic nature. Therefore, sufficient sunlight is needed during maintenance to better promote its photosynthetic function, allowing it to synthesize more organic matter for the plant. In addition, only with sufficient sunlight can the flower buds differentiate properly, avoiding continuous vegetative growth, preventing the leaves from becoming elongated, and allowing the plant to have a vigorous growth and good flower bud differentiation, which naturally leads the sensitive plant to bloom beautiful flowers.
If there is insufficient lighting, not only can the leaves not perform photosynthesis properly, affecting the growth of the entire plant, but it is also easy for the plant to remain in a vigorous growth phase and fail to differentiate flower buds properly, resulting in the plant not having the conditions for blooming, ultimately leading to non-blooming situations. Even if a small number of flowers appear, the quality of the flowers will not be good, the flowering period will be short, and the overall ornamental value will be greatly reduced.
II. Insufficient nutrients leading to the sensitive plant not blooming or blooming few flowers
The sensitive plant grows rapidly and produces a large number of flowers, requiring a certain amount of nutrients for support to meet its growth and flowering needs. With sufficient nutrients, the leaves will maintain a bright and full color, the stems will be sturdy, and the flowers will be abundant and beautiful, with the entire plant having a vigorous growth. If there are insufficient nutrients, the roots will not be able to absorb enough nutrients to meet the plant's nutritional needs, and over time, it will weaken the plant's growth, leading to weak and无力 stems, wilted leaves, and other phenomena. In such a state of insufficient self-energy, how can the plant bloom beautiful and colorful flowers?
III. Excessive watering leading to the sensitive plant not blooming or blooming few flowers
The sensitive plant prefers a humid growing environment and has a high demand for water. Only by watering it reasonably to meet its water needs can it promote the plant's growth and flowering. When watering, it is necessary to control the amount and frequency of watering, not to water excessively, and especially not to allow soil积水, as it can easily hinder root respiration, causing root rot, and preventing the roots from absorbing water and nutrients to supply flower bud growth, ultimately resulting in few flowers.
And if root rot occurs due to long-term积水 and is not dealt with promptly, it will not only weaken the entire plant's growth but also easily lead to the plant wilting or even dying.
The above three situations are the main direct causes of the sensitive plant not blooming or blooming few flowers. After understanding the reasons for non-blooming, corresponding measures need to be taken to strengthen corresponding care and try to make the sensitive plant bloom. The specific contents are as follows:
I. Sufficient lighting can promote the sensitive plant to bloom
The sensitive plant enjoys warm sunlight and is not tolerant of strong light, especially害怕烈日暴晒. Therefore, in the summer, shading measures need to be taken to avoid direct strong sunlight on the plant. Bamboo curtains can be used to block strong light, while still allowing some mild light to shine through the gaps, meeting the lighting needs of the sensitive plant. It can also be placed in a well-lit area for care. In spring and autumn, it should be placed in a well-lit outdoor area, ensuring a daily sunlight exposure of no less than 6 hours. In winter, when temperatures are low, it needs to be moved to a sunny indoor area for care, with insulation measures in place to keep the plant safe from the cold.
II. Scientific fertilization can promote the sensitive plant to bloom
It is best to follow the principle of light fertilization when fertilizing the sensitive plant, with dilute liquid fertilizers being the most suitable. During the plant's growing season, a dilute liquid fertilizer can be applied every 20 days or so to supplement the nutrients needed by the plant, thus promoting its growth. In the early stage of flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be used to promote bud differentiation and improve the quality and quantity of flowers.
Note that top-dressing should not be biased towards a particular element fertilizer, especially not a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer, to avoid excessive growth of branches and leaves, which can affect the flowering process of the sensitive plant.
III. Reasonable watering can promote the sensitive plant to bloom
The sensitive plant likes humidity but does not tolerate waterlogging. Watering needs to be adjusted according to seasonal temperature changes. In spring, when everything is复苏 and the temperature is suitable, water can be applied every two days to keep the soil moist and promote plant growth. In summer, with high temperatures and accelerated transpiration, water can be applied moderately every day to avoid soil dryness, while frequently spraying water around the plant with a spray bottle to increase the humidity in the air,迎合 the sensitive plant's preference for humidity, which is beneficial for flowering and growth. In autumn, as temperatures gradually decrease, the frequency of watering should also be reduced. In winter, with lower temperatures and slow water evaporation, it is best to keep the soil slightly on the dry side to better protect the roots and help the sensitive plant survive the winter.
By doing the above three aspects, you can directly promote the sensitive plant to bloom. In addition to these three aspects, the following points also need to be addressed to promote plant growth and indirectly encourage blooming:
1. Soil. To make flowering plants grow vigorously, it is necessary to choose suitable soil for planting to allow the plant to obtain more energy from the soil for growth. The sensitive plant prefers to grow in loose, fertile soil with good drainage and aeration, which allows the roots to grow strong and healthy, beneficial for flowering and growth.
According to the soil characteristics of the sensitive plant, we can mix and prepare loam, garden soil, and coarse sand, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer during preparation to increase the nutrient content of the soil and promote flowering.
2. Temperature. The sensitive plant prefers a warm growing environment and has poor resistance to low temperatures. The most suitable growth temperature is between 20-28°C. Therefore, good temperature management is required to promote flowering and growth. In winter, when temperatures are low, the sensitive plant should be moved to a sunny indoor area for care, with measures to increase temperature, trying to keep the temperature above 10°C to keep the plant safe from the cold.
3. Pruning. The sensitive plant grows rapidly, and if not pruned in time, it is easy to have excessive branch growth. Therefore, it is necessary to剪掉细枝,弱枝,以及老化的枝条 during maintenance, which not only avoids excessive consumption of nutrients but also strengthens the plant's growth and maintains an attractive shape, enhancing overall ornamental value.
In summary: The flowers of the sensitive plant are colorful and graceful, with fluffy light red flower balls particularly charming. If there is no blooming or few flowers during maintenance, isn't it too regrettable? To avoid the sensitive plant from not blooming or blooming few flowers, in addition to doing direct blooming promotion work such as lighting, fertilization, and watering, attention should also be paid to soil, temperature, and pruning to promote plant growth and indirectly encourage blooming. As long as these aspects are taken care of, the sensitive plant will grow strong and vigorous, with many beautiful flowers.
The above is just personal experience and opinion. If there are any shortcomings, please feel free to criticize and correct. I hope it can help flower enthusiasts. I am Xiaoba, who loves flowers and plants. If you like my article, please give it a thumbs up and follow. Thank you.
The introduction above about when the sensitive plant blooms and the appearance of its flowers and blooming time hopes to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.