Why doesn't茉莉 flower?
For many girls, the knowledge of growing茉莉 in the family is important. Why doesn't茉莉 flower? Let's take a look together!
We grow茉莉 flowers for their beauty, but some hobbyists have found that their茉莉 only grows branches and doesn't flower. Seeing that others'茉莉 are blooming so well, they are very curious about the reason why their茉莉 doesn't flower. In fact, as long as we take good care of it,茉莉 can usually bloom. The failure to bloom indicates that we did not do well in some aspect of the care process.
No need to waste words, let's get to the point. If we want茉莉 to grow and bloom normally, there are a few key points that must be met: one is sufficient sunlight, two is a good ventilation environment, and three is regular pruning. As long as these three points are taken care of, there's no need to worry about茉莉 not flowering. As for fertilizing, it only affects the number of flowers, which we can add as needed later. In this article, we mainly discuss the reasons why茉莉 doesn't flower.
I've seen some hobbyists grow茉莉 in poor lighting and ventilation conditions due to space limitations, and their technique is not very high. As a result, the茉莉 flowers just grow long, droopy branches.
One cannot force flowers to grow; it's important to choose the right flowers based on the environment. Next, we will focus on the basic care of茉莉 flowers. Compare and refer to these points to see where you may have done something wrong and make improvements. You can definitely make茉莉 bloom.
Let's briefly mention the potting soil. Generally, potting soil does not directly affect whether茉莉 flowers or not, just like fertilizer, it only affects the number of flowers and the growth strength.茉莉 flowers prefer soil rich in organic matter. The potting soil should have some water retention while also being breathable and permeable. This way,茉莉 flowers can grow well. Generally, a mix of garden soil, leaf mold, and large particles is fine, and the proportions can be adjusted as needed.
Sunlight is very important for茉莉.茉莉 flowers can be exposed to direct sunlight, and good sunlight not only prevents茉莉 from growing too tall but also promotes bud differentiation. We know that most plants need sunlight to bloom.
Pruning is as important for茉莉 as sunlight.茉莉 is very tolerant of pruning. Generally, a heavy prune can be done before spring sprouting, leaving 10-15 centimeters of the base to encourage the growth of many sturdy new branches. If the new branches grow vigorously, they should be pinched when they reach 10 centimeters to promote secondary branching, resulting in more flowers and a compact shape, enhancing their ornamental value.
Light pruning after flowering is necessary for茉莉. After the flowers fade, timely pruning should be done to encourage new branches to grow from the pruned areas. When the new branches reach a certain length (usually after growing three or four pairs of leaves), they will again differentiate into flower buds. Therefore, post-flowering pruning is very important for maintaining茉莉.
Regarding fertilizing, although茉莉 has high fertilizer requirements, we should try to apply thin fertilizers frequently, about once a week. No fertilizing should be done during the winter dormancy period.
The above is the complete introduction to the reasons why茉莉 doesn't flower and only grows branches without flowering. I hope it can be helpful to you. Don't forget to check out more gardening experience and knowledge!