What to do if the desert rose does not bloom?
The editor brings you the small experience of green plant maintenance on what to do if the desert rose does not bloom. Let's take a look together.
The flowers of the desert rose are very beautiful, and the blooming period is also long, from May to December. Moreover, the desert rose is very easy to cultivate. We have previously shared the cultivation method of the desert rose, and many flower enthusiasts have left messages to inquire why the desert rose only grows leaves and does not bloom?
Reasons for the desert rose not blooming
The desert rose is a very easy plant to cultivate. As long as there is no waterlogging or frost damage, it will generally not die. However, not blooming is indeed a common problem. Let's analyze the reasons why the desert rose does not bloom.
1. The cutting seedlings are not mature enough
The blooming of the desert rose is often affected by the age of the seedlings. Although the young seedlings of the desert rose can bloom, if the cutting seedlings have underdeveloped roots and have not yet grown a large belly, with insufficient nutrient reserves, it is difficult for them to bloom.
If you buy strong seedlings and take good care of them, they can usually bloom in the same year. Cutting seedlings usually need to be maintained for 1-2 years before they can bloom.
2. Insufficient lighting
Insufficient lighting is one of the common reasons for the desert rose not blooming. Many flower enthusiasts cultivate the desert rose on the balcony, where the time exposed to direct sunlight is limited. Some even cultivate it indoors without any sun exposure, which can easily cause the desert rose to have etiolation due to lack of light.
What to do if the desert rose does not bloom?
A desert rose lacking in light usually has thin and long branches, large leaf spacing, dull leaf color, and soft and tilted branches, which do not bloom. To cultivate a healthy and blooming desert rose, it is essential to provide sufficient lighting.
3. Overuse of nitrogen fertilizer
The blooming period of the desert rose usually starts in May. Many flower enthusiasts keep applying nitrogen fertilizer in spring to make the desert rose grow more branches, which results in too much nitrogen, insufficient phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and etiolation. The desert rose grows with many leaves but does not produce flower buds.
When fertilizing the desert rose in spring, a balanced growth fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium should be used. By the end of April, the amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be increased to promote the desert rose to produce flower buds.
4. Long-term lack of potting and fertilization
The desert rose also needs sufficient fertilizer and water. If the pot is not changed for a long time, the soil in the pot will be deficient in nutrients, causing the desert rose to grow weakly, and naturally, it will bloom less or not at all.
In the process of maintenance, apart from regular top dressing, the potting soil should be changed once a year to keep the soil fertile. Sufficient fertilizer and water are the basis for the continuous blooming of the desert rose.
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